Basingstoke Rink Update

As we move into 2025 following the Christmas period, work on the Basingstoke rink repairs can now progress. Obviously, Christmas and New Year holidays will always slow down progress as contractor gradually return back to work. Planet Ice has appointed structural engineers to survey the premises and assess the necessary work. We are optimistic that these surveys will be completed by the end of January, providing a clearer understanding of the structural requirements moving forward.

In the meantime, internal non-structural work will continue. This includes the removal of the lighting and sound system, barrier boards which include 120 pieces of glass, removing the thermal sheets from the ceiling and surveying the metal framework which will need treating and then repainting.

A drainage survey has been completed along with a 3d scan of the building to build floor plans, and the team are meeting with designers this week to look at the internal design spec for reception area, toilets, changing rooms and skate hire area. Week commencing January 13th we have plumbing contractors in to survey the requirements for pipework and heating system.