Kimberley’s Marysville Arena will reopen in the new year when asbestos abatement work finishes.
The City of Kimberley is thanking residents and user groups for their patience while the unanticipated project continues, plans call for the arena to reopen on January 3, 2023.
The City concedes that the work is taking longer than anticipated, but adds that the project needs to happen.
Find a statement from the City of Kimberley below:
The City of Kimberley would like to thank residents and user groups for their patience while unanticipated asbestos abatement work at Marysville Arena through the remainder of 2022. A reopening date has been set for January 3rd, 2023, in order to allow time to complete the necessary work required in the building.
“We understand the community’s frustration with the delays to reopening Marysville Arena,” said Nicole Halasz, Manager of Parks and Facilities. “Unfortunately this work needs to happen and it is taking longer than anticipated. We look forward to inviting everyone back to the facility in January.”
Contractors are currently on site at the arena carrying out the asbestos abatement work. Once complete, the ice will be installed and opening preparations will be finalized.
Please check the City of Kimberley website at www.kimberley.ca or subscribe to the City’s Facebook or social media pages for more information – @CityofKimberley.
– Article includes statement from City of Kimberley, photo from Google Street View
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