[Moncton] Centre Avenir Centre | 26.65m |~6 Fl | Completed

[flyer99]

Just an interesting side note to the parking issue... I just got back from the Blue Cross Centre and I parked in the lot behind the building on Assomption Blvd. There was a sign inside saying that effective May 15/17 Blue Cross no longer validates parking in that lot. I asked them if the library still does and the person I spoke with said that she thinks that they still do. A company as large as Blue Cross can't validate a one dollar parking stub? Oh, I guess that's how they get bigger and bigger, especially when parking space is at a premium. Strange that the library can still afford to validate.

[J81]

Originally Posted by l'homard

re: Parking for events centre:
Use google earth to look at main street. It is essentially a line of buildings along each side of the street, behind which are acres and acres, literallly hundreds of acres, of surface parking within a 10- or 15-minute walk of the joint. More than 40% of the downtown is parking.
I'm an old man and i have heard people saying that there is no parking downtown for half a century. Funny thing, i go downtown a lot, i worked downtown for decades, i attend many events at the capital theatre, and i like my downtown beers. I have never had a problem parking downtown, even on the busiest nights of the year, even when main st. Is closed for things like the atlantic nationals. Not one time. Ever.
Now, maybe when 8,000 people come down for something at the events centre, there could be an issue finding nearby parking. I can see that being possible. But i'm not worried about it. God gave me two legs for more than just a place to put my ass at the top of them. Walking 5 or 15 minutes doesn't bother me, and when i get too old to walk, i can get dropped off at the curb while someone goes and parks.
Just my 2 cents cdn, and we all know how much that's worth.

Amen!!!

[flyer99]

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[MonctonRad]

May Construction Update:





CONSTRUCTION OF THE FACILITY
WHERE ARE WE?
– The suite level (third) is being painted and ceilings will begin being painted in May.
– The press level (fourth) walls are being finished and painting will begin in May.
– The concourse level (second) walls are being finished and painted.
– Floor and wall ceramic tile has started in the washrooms.
– The ice rink slab system has started being installed.
– Handrails are being installed in the bowl area.
– Insulation has started on the exterior main entrance walls.
– The plaza underground detention system is approximately 40% complete.
– The patio stone finished surface on the exterior patios (second level) is being installed.
– Ventilation, plumbing and heating, sprinkler and electrical trades are installing services in the walls and ceilings throughout the building.
– The Downtown Centre construction project is currently on schedule.

[fenwick16]

^^^ Very impressive.

[Monctoncore]

Has anyone else noticed that the camera outside of the arena has been stuck at night time for a few days now. Not sure what happened to it. The one indoors I couldn't tell if it stopped streaming as well..

[PEI highway guy]

yes, the camera is stuck. I access the outside camera from 2 different websites and itas been stuck for a few days

[Nashe]

Originally Posted by PEI highway guy

yes, the camera is stuck. I access the outside camera from 2 different websites and itas been stuck for a few days

Yeah, we've got some issues with the wireless bridges to that location or the power at the site itself. Work will resume on it Monday when we can get a crew out there.

[Monctoncore]

Originally Posted by Vorkuta

Yeah, we've got some issues with the wireless bridges to that location or the power at the site itself. Work will resume on it Monday when we can get a crew out there.

Ah okay! I just hadn't noticed anyone mentioning anything so thought it might just be me, as my computer isn't the best!

[flyer99]

Anyone have any idea when the webcam(s) will be back up for the centre? Thanks.

[Nashe]

Originally Posted by flyer99

Anyone have any idea when the webcam(s) will be back up for the centre? Thanks.

Hopefully this morning. A tech is trying to trace the issue on-site as we speak.

[flyer99]

That would be awesome. I, along with many others, especially my senior friends, miss it a lot.

[Nashe]

Originally Posted by flyer99

That would be awesome. I, along with many others, especially my senior friends, miss it a lot.

Update: Due to having to source and replace some wireless gear, it's looking like early next week.

[flyer99]

Originally Posted by Vorkuta

Update: Due to having to source and replace some wireless gear, it's looking like early next week.

Thanks, please keep us advised.

[Sumater]

What's this about an underground detention system?

[Taeolas]

Originally Posted by Sumater

What's this about an underground detention system?

That would be the storm-water detention system. The front patio area is basically a huge drain system that can hold lots of water until it can be dribbled into the city sewer/storm water system.

Usually you see that as ponds on a site, so it can collect storm water from the parking lots and whatnot, and let it drain at a slower pace. Since there isn't room for a surface pond, they are basically building an underground pond that can hold the water as needed.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by Sumater

What's this about an underground detention system?

That's a replacement for the penalty box.

Just kidding. Taeolas was entirely correct in his response......

[Taeolas]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

That's a replacement for the penalty box.

Just kidding. Taeolas was entirely correct in his response......

To be fair, I did double check the context of the question to make sure there wasn't also an onsite jail for rabble rousers until the police could cart them off, or something similar.

[MonctonRad]

Some new pictures of the events centre, courtesy of Councillor Greg Turners Facebook page:

[MonctonRad]

monthly construction update:

PROJECT BY NUMBERS

- The press level has 2 coaches rooms, 3 radio room s,2 TV broadcast rooms, a press writing area, an audio visual (AV) control room and a press lounge.
- The plaza space will have eight trellises on the North side (closest to Main St.) of the skating oval. Each trellis is 5.9m high and 6.2m wide at the top.
- There will be approximately 160,000 brick pavers installed in the plaza area.
- There are approximately 180 people working on the site daily.

CONSTRUCTION OF THE FACILITY WHERE ARE WE?

– Suite level (third) and press level (fourth) walls are being painted and ceilings installed.
- Club lounge (second level) walls and bulkheads are being installed and finished.
- Ice rink slab has been poured.
- Wall and floor tile are being installed in the concourse washrooms (second level).
- Handrails continue to be installed in the bowl area.
- Preparation work is continuing on the main entrance. This work will allow for the installation of composite aluminum panels and exterior tile, which is the final finish in that area.
- The plaza underground detention system piping only has the south (closest to the railway) end header left to be installed.
- Handrails are being installed on the exterior patios (second level).
- Concourse concession area (second level) is being painted and ceilings installed.
- Ventilation, plumbing and heating, sprinkler and electrical trades are installing services in the walls and ceilings.
- The Downtown Centre construction project is currently on schedule

WHAT IS PLANNED FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS?

- The plaza underground detention system will be completed.
- Foundation work will start for the plaza structures including the Zamboni room and stage area.
- Composite aluminum panels will begin to be installed on the exterior main entrance walls soffit areas.
- Ceilings and painting will begin in the club lounge (second level).
- Drywall finishing and painting will continue on the concourse level (second).
- Storm, sanitary and water piping will continue on the Highfield St. extension.
- Railings and acoustic wall installation will continue in the bowl area.
- Roof flashings will be installed.
- Mechanical and electrical work will continue on all levels.

INTERESTING FACTS

1) The loading dock area is equipped with media truck connections for use during game or event nights.
2) Because this is an environmentally reclaimed site there is a vapor mitigation system under the floor slab.
3) The ventilation system incorporates a dehumidification system to control humidity in the building throughout every season.