[Image-1]
This morning’s weather notwithstanding, it’s almost winter—and that means it’s almost Oval time. This year HRM’s favourite geometric ice surface ditches the temporary trailers and invites skaters to enjoy this swag new pavilion.
Councillor Jennifer Watts tweeted the following pics this morning of the almost-open facility and some of its amenities. Along with the skate rental, washrooms and warming areas, the pavilion will house equipment, staff offices and feature skate-sharpening.
Guess where this is? Resting place for the Oval’s ice resurfacer – new building opening soon! pic.twitter.com/HMPO5MfBEg
— Jennifer Watts (@JenniferHalifax) December 15, 2015
Benches in the warming room at the Oval pic.twitter.com/3YplD5oGdu
— Jennifer Watts (@JenniferHalifax) December 15, 2015
Indoor toilets with rubberized floor – parent heaven at the Oval! pic.twitter.com/M3oSEE3f78
— Jennifer Watts (@JenniferHalifax) December 15, 2015
Skates, sledges, speed skates, helmets are ready to go – just need that cold weather for the Oval ice. Bring it on! pic.twitter.com/KEvy8oXSsK
— Jennifer Watts (@JenniferHalifax) December 15, 2015
Seagate Construction has been building the 6,750 square foot, $2.5-million complex since the spring. Once complete it will house outdoor and indoor programs and public activities throughout the year. Here’s how it’s looking from the outside.
[Image-2]
[Image-3]
The lodge-like design was approved by council back in April as part of phase two of the Oval’s construction on the North Common.
It’ll finally be open to the public when the Oval begins its season; likely next week. That’s give or take a few rain days. The warm, wet weather outside has been making it hard to sustain ice, says HRM.
Check out the pavilion back when it was a little less constructed in this drone video from DSRA Architecture.
Related Stories
The Oval’s $2.5-million pavilion
This article appears in Dec 10-16, 2015.
Such a huge waste of money.
yay! add more buildings! maybe an amphitheatre next?
Physical activity is important and should be part of everyone’s lifestyle. The oval is a wonderful addition to our winter activity options and this new building should attract more participation.
Very excited for this building. The old shacks were a blight on the common. The new design looks great!
So, um, what is Emera paying for, again? Heh, maybe Beaver Tails can get naming rights to the pisser.