Exciting things are happening at Alexandra’s IceInline, as the structure of the new roof facility starts to take shape.

Calder Developments has been onsite for the past two weeks erecting the fabricated steel trusses and beams, which were all made and transported from its factory in Tapanui.

Roof project committee member Trevor Lawrence said for those who have been driving by the Molyneux Park facility over the past fortnight, it has been impressive seeing the structure grown out of the ground.

“Everything is on track, at this stage Metalcraft panel roof being installed will signal the next milestone of the project; keep your eye out for more cranes mid-February,” he said.

The major works for the roof project is expected to be finished in March 2024, and alongside that the committee plans on turning the existing lounge facility into more of a function centre.

Families, businesses and sports lovers have been given the opportunity to buy their own piece of the ice surface, of which there is 1800 sqm in the Olympic size ice rink.

The IceInline Committee has been working hard behind the scenes on fundraising the additional $200,000 for the upgrade of the building.

The new IceInline roof is taking shape, which is due for completion in March. PHOTO: The Central App

Almost $4500 has been donated so far towards the ice brick fundraiser, mostly from individuals, treasurer Melissa Booth said.

The committee would now start canvassing the wider business committee to see who was interested in becoming a more major part of the development.

The next steps are to replace end-of-life items such as matting, lighting, ice hockey nets and dasher boards around the rink, along with landscaping the site.

Trevor said they had also received a huge amount of community support in recent weeks towards other improvements that can be made to the IceInline facility as a whole.

“It is always a lot of volunteer work to get the ice rink ready for winter in May. But, there is some time to complete a few more jobs that would enhance the facility and grounds, these are being worked through with the committee.”

Check out the website www.iceinline.co.nz for more information about purchasing some ice.