A new athletic centre for Ryerson University

Photo of the old arena being demolished

This photo shows an excavator at work, deconstructing the old arena. There are three bins filled with debris. Large debris piles are also scattered on the floor. The old rink base has been removed down to the dirt.

Early stages of construction #1

Workers have poured new footings for the seating areas and internal steel substructure. The original windows flood the work area with light.

Early stages of construction #2

Rebar reinforced columns are installed and the steel substructure is now in place. There are cranes, excavators and trucks visible on the work site.

Construction workers pouring and levelling cement floor

Photo of construction workers pouring and levelling cement for the base of the arena floor. In the background, concrete pillars and steel supports form the base of the walls, seating areas and upper floors.

Construction workers pouring the arena seating base

Construction workers form the concrete base for the new tiered spectator seating. New lighting is installed. The ceiling and walls have been painted white.

Installation of the ice surface refrigeration system

This photo shows the pipes for the ice surface refrigeration system being installed. New blue seats have been installed.

New ice in the almost completed arena

This photo shows the interior of the nearly completed arena. Rink boards and the ice pad are in placeThe arena is brightly lit and shows the large spectator area with blue seats.

Exterior of the completed Mattamy Athletic Centre

This photo shows the outside of the now complete Mattamy Athletic Centre. Ground level stores are open for business.

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