Contractor Selected to Build Temporary Skating Rink
At its June 23 meeting, City Council authorized staff to sign a contract with Bruce Allen Construction Company for construction of the temporary skating rink on 50 Asheland Avenue. Once the contract is finalized, expect to see preparations in the parking lot next to the ART transfer station with construction to follow. While a detailed timeline is not yet ready, the temporary skating rink should open in autumn depending on weather and unexpected site discoveries.
Background
Tropical Storm Helene left our community without a public skating rink, impacting everything from family skate sessions to youth hockey and recreation programs. This project provides a temporary home for those activities while a permanent public skating rink at Carrier Park is planned as part of the French Broad Riverfront Parks Recovery project.
By utilizing a City of Asheville parking lot on 50 Asheland Avenue, this project creates a space where residents can once again gather, stay active, and enjoy a valued community amenity as we continue rebuilding for the future. Like temporary dog parks in Aston and Riverbend parks, this community space will remain open until a permanent skating rink is built.
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