Released 07/11/2022
Canberrans’ access to a new ice sports facility is a step closer after the ACT Government announced it will support a detailed proposal from the proponent.
The proposed Tuggeranong facility includes two ice rinks that comply with International Ice Hockey Federation standards and curling lanes.
Early this year Cruachan Investments Pty Ltd (Cruachan) and its development partner Pelligra Holdings Pty Ltd (Pelligra) put forward a detailed proposal to design, construct, own, operate and maintain the new facility, to be built on Rowland Rees Crescent in Greenway.
“The ACT Government has signed a Heads of Agreement with Cruachan and Pelligra,” said Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry.
“This is a significant sporting infrastructure project for Canberra and a joint announcement will be arranged in the coming weeks to provide further information regarding the project.”
Quotes attributable to Stephen Campbell, Director, Cruachan:
"We’re pleased the ACT Government has supported our detailed proposal and look forward to working with the Government and ice sports on this project. The proposed facility will provide the ACT with world class infrastructure to grow ice sports at all levels."
Quotes attributable to Paul Pelligra, Director, Pelligra:
"Building high quality sports facilities is an important part of our community goals. The ACT Arena will set the benchmark for ice sports facilities and become the National Centre of Excellence."
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Yvette Berry, MLA | Media Releases