Trout Lake Arena

Located in the heart of the city, the community centre and ice rink play an important civic role in the Trout Lake community. The scope of work included the demolition of the old centre. During excavation, the team encountered peat moss in the soil due to the site’s proximity to Trout Lake. In order to provide adequate bearing capacity to support the structural load of a new building, Bird had to excavate nine-metres down and install engineered fill to provide a solid foundation.

Client

City of Vancouver

Consultant

Walter Francl Architecture Inc.

Contract Type

Stipulated Sum

Project Size

4,000 sq. m
(43,000 sq. ft)

Duration

19 months

Project Value

$16,000,000

Interior of Trout Lake Arena showing rink and roof detail

After resolving the issue, construction continued on the two-storey multi-purpose facility comprised of a mixture of cast-in-place concrete, steel, and wood. The exterior features mimic the style of the existing arena. The community centre houses a gymnasium, multipurpose rooms, an administration office, and pre-school area.

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