New twin-pad arena, Chedoke

Group Eight was responsible for mechanical and electrical engineering services for the new Chedoke twin-pad arena. The assignment included preliminary and detail design, specifications, contract administration and general construction review.

The 88,000 ft², 2-level complex includes an Olympic-size ice surface with seating for 800, a second "NHL" ice surface with seating for 400, change/ washroom facilities, concessions, offices, multi-purpose rooms, lounges, community and kitchen areas.

The mechanical design entailed HVAC, rink refrigeration, sprinklers, plumbing, drainage, monitoring and control systems. The 190 HP rink refrigeration plant was designed to provide summer ice and to efficiently perform a fast cool down to one ice surface when required. Energy saving features include refrigeration plant heat recovery for the ice flooding water and under-floor frost barrier heating. The Olympic-size arena has a roof mounted dehumidification and air-conditioning system to maintain summer humidity, and provide air-conditioning for public events.