Saanich mulls adding ice rinks in overhaul of Lambrick Park

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Dire shortage of ice time cited; estimated $39.9 million for one sheet, $61.7 million for two

Figure skaters and hockey ­players in Saanich got what they were asking for Monday night as Saanich council directed staff to consider including an arena in renewal plans for Lambrick Park athletic facilities.

“I think everyone on council recognizes that this is something where we very clearly need to be moving toward a solution that’s going to get us more sheets of ice,” Murdock said. “Of course, the next step is where does that happen and how do we make it work?” Murdock stressed that there’s no guarantee a new arena will be built at Lambrick Park, but the overhaul of the facilities presents a golden opportunity — although he doesn’t expect it will be delivered before the end of this council’s term in 2026.

Several members of the Racquet Club of Victoria, including parents, organizers and young athletes, implored council to consider new ice sheets. Geric noted the dressing room he built for the team at Pearkes arena is about to be lost, as the facility is at capacity and the room is required for mechanical equipment.

 

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