The Digby Arena will soon receive much-needed repairs after it was forced to close early for the season.
The Province is investing $1.5 million toward structural and mechanical upgrades to the 38-year-old facility.
“This arena is more than a recreation centre – it’s an important hub for community life in Digby,” said Jill Balser, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and MLA for Digby-Annapolis, on behalf of Dave Ritcey, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. “These improvements will ensure the Digby Arena provides residents with opportunities to come together and be active for many years to come.”
The facility closed in early March, six weeks earlier than planned, after the ice plant condenser broke down. Minor hockey games, curling tournaments and figure skating events all had to be moved to rinks outside of the area.
The Digby Area Recreation Commission, which manages the facility, is moving quickly to make sure the arena is ready to reopen in the fall. In addition to replacing the condenser, repairs will address several structural issues with the building that were identified in a recent engineering assessment.
Learn more about the arena here: https://digbyarearecreation.ca/arena/
