The Perth & District Community Centre remains closed after an Olympia ice resurfacing machine struck and damaged the arena boards Sunday evening.
No injuries were reported in the November 9 incident, but the closure has forced the cancellation of several public programs.
Tiny Tot Skate and Adult Skate scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, have been cancelled, along with Thursday’s Pick-Up Hockey from 2 to 3 p.m.
In an email to lanarkleedstoday.ca, Director of Community Services Cathy McNally says the town is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the operation of the Olympia and the safety procedures in place at the time.
McNally says the town cannot yet confirm whether human or mechanical factors contributed to the incident.
Staff are assessing the extent of the damage and the repairs required. No cost estimate is available.
The arena will remain closed until repairs and equipment inspections are complete and the facility is deemed safe to reopen. There is no confirmed reopening date.
The Perth Blue Wings confirmed to lanarkleedstoday.ca that Friday’s game against the Renfrew Timberwolves has been postponed.
The town says safety remains its priority and that any necessary corrective actions will be taken to help prevent a similar incident.