FLC gets new water treatment program
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MEDICINE HAT, AB – A new water treatment program has been installed at the Family Leisure Centre.
A $29,900 grant through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre allowed the City of Medicine Hat to invest in a non-chemical treatment system that will allow the use of significantly lower water temperatures to flood the ice. In a release, the city says this will lower utility costs and provide a better quality ice surface for patrons.
“Staff at the FLC have been busy over the last several weeks, testing the new system and prepping the ice surface. This new system allows the ice to freeze faster after a flood than before,” said Stephan Rainville, superintendent of recreation facility operations. “When the facility does reopen, rink users will see a difference in the lines and logos within the ice.”
The new system is also expected to lower operating costs for the Cenovus Arena by improving efficiencies related to ice building and maintenance.
