Changes coming to Duke

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The public is being encouraged to check out proposed upgrades to Pat Duke Memorial Arena in Lumby.

In 2016, residents and arena users came together and initiated fundraising to help improve equity and accessibility of the Pat Duke Arena change room facilities.

As a result of those efforts, the Pat Duke Arena won Kraft Hockeyville 2016, receiving $100,000 to put toward change room renovations. In an effort to leverage this funding and undertake more significant and impactful renovations, a grant application was submitted to the Government of Canada, and the project was awarded an additional $2.56 million from the Federal Gas Tax Fund in 2018.

With the renovation and expansion concept plans now finalized, arena users and residents are being invited to view the conceptual illustrations and talk with the architects and user groups about the details and value of the improvements to come.

The open house will take place at the White Valley Community Centre this Thursday, Feb. 28 from 4-7 p.m.