The City of Enderby is reporting that the investigation into the mechanical problems that led to the early shut down of the Enderby & District Sports Complex has concluded. The repair of the Complex, which includes the Enderby Arena and the Curling Rink, is now proceeding. It is anticipated that the Complex will be operational for the start of the ice season, in September 2024.
The following work has occurred or is in progress:
- The refrigeration chiller has been drained, inspected, and confirmed to be in good working order, such that it can be returned to service. The chiller, which is an expensive and critical system component, did not sustain damage prior to the facility shutting down.
- The corroded steel brine header on the Arena side of the Complex has been removed and disposed. A brine header made of material found in newer arenas, which is resistant to corrosion, will be installed this summer.
- The contaminated brine has been flushed from the refrigeration system and will be replenished with clean brine.
- The suspected brine leak in the floor has been discovered, which will be repaired. Pressure testing has confirmed the existence of a single leak, which will reduce the total repair costs.
Councillor Shawn Shishido, Chair of the Enderby & District Services Commission, said, “I would like to thank our community for the tremendous support that they showed to the Enderby & District Sports Complex.
“Despite the unfortunate circumstances, how our community came together was inspirational,” he continued. “The support that we saw regionally, provincially, and across Canada was absolutely phenomenal, and I would like to thank each and every person for the role that they played in getting us to this point. We could not have done it without you!”