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NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY CIVIC CENTRE
North Sydney, Nova Scotia
“The hockey players
have said it’s the
best ice they’ve ever
skated on.”
Monique Cashin,
General Manager
Specifications
Building Size:
82,000 Sq. Ft.
Owner(s):
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Number of Kubes:
6
Size of Kube(s):
32 tons
Overview
Energy Medium:
Wells
The Northside Community Civic Centre was recently built in the spring of 2011,
featuring an NHL-sized 85ft. by 200 ft. ice sheet. Each of the six unisex dressing rooms
are approximatley 700 square feet with three showers, two sinks, and two commodes.
The team lockers are fully securable and air vented to dry and store equipment
between match-ups.
Function:
Ice Production & Structure Heat
Cooling Distribution:
Ice slab
Heating Distribution:
The building
Unique Detail(s):
Home to the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
Project Completion:
2011
Constructed by DORA Construction, the Kubes produce ice while concurrently taking
heat out of the ice that is sent throughout the building. It is possbile, and currently
scheduled for the arena to operate 365 days a year because the steady temperature of
the earth (geothermal) provides the energy source for the rink.
The arena features radiant heating throughout the bleacher seats, rink apron, front
lobby and walking track for spectator comfort. The arena area can be air conditioned
with the Kubes for concerts and shows.