Lumby arena getting $100K in upgrades

The Pat Duke Memorial Arena in Lumby is closer to getting much-needed upgrades.

In 2016, Lumby won the Kraft Hockeyville competition and was awarded $100,000 to put towards improving the arena.

The renovation will add four new change rooms through expansion of the existing building and two additional change rooms through renovation of the existing change room area.

The project will also include additional storage, upgraded referee facilities and a heated lobby and viewing area.

“Due to an insufficient number of change rooms, female ice users have had inadequate facilities during co-ed ice times,” said Tannis Nelson, community services manager.

“The arena also creates challenges for users with mobility issues, and due to its age, no longer meets accessibility standards.”

The Regional District of North Okanagan is currently finalizing the draft concept plan for the renovations.

Once complete, the concepts will be brought forward to the community through an open house in February.

For more information, call 250-540-3700 or email communityservices@rdno.ca.