Lumby's arena is getting a new toupee and facelift.

The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) says the Pat Duke Memorial Arena will have its metal roof and a portion of the building cladding replaced, with construction equipment starting to arrive by April 1 (no fooling).

Cladding is the external covering of a building that provides protection from the elements.

The arena has provided Lumby, Cherryville, and Electoral Area D Rural Lumby with ice time for minor hockey, figure skating, ringette, and public skating since 1967. The Pat Duke Memorial Arena underwent expansion upgrades in 2020 which included additional change rooms, viewing area, and reinforcement to the building to extend its life.

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The existing roof structure is more than 50 years old. Many emergency repairs have been made, but despite best efforts, persistent leaks have brought a level of maintenance that is not sustainable long-term. The RDNO has now awarded the construction contract to United Roofing BC Inc.

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The total project budget is $1.74 million, with $750,000 coming from BC香蕉视频直播檚 Growing Communities Fund, $190,000 from RDNO reserves, and $800,000 from other grant funding.

Construction is expected to take several months, with a target completion date of Aug. 1.

Residents are advised that construction will affect select community events over the summer, and the community香蕉视频直播檚 patience and understanding are appreciated as these much-needed improvements are made.

To enhance the project, the RDNO has also been working with the Lumby Men香蕉视频直播檚 Shed to develop a new wood-constructed sign for the building that will be installed once the work is completed.

For more information on the Pat Duke Arena and its services, visit .