As the weather warms up, construction on the Community Resource and Recreation Centre (CRRC) in Niverville has been continuing apace—although according to one town official, the build has run into a few delays.

“Construction is seeing a slight delay, so opening probably will be in the March to April [2021] window,” says Eric King, CAO for the Town of Niverville. “COVID-19 and wind are the two major factors at play there.”

Those who have driven by the site in recent days will have noticed that the roof has been completed, and workers are in the process now of erecting the exterior walls. Electricians and plumbers are also at work inside. Other completed features so far include the elevator shaft and the geothermal field.

“Inside the building, some concrete and servicing of the building is ongoing to lay out the sewer and such,” King adds.

The CRRC itself isn’t the only construction project underway right now at the site. The old arena is also receiving a few much-needed upgrades.

“Council is moving forward with a new west arena entrance,” King says. This entrance will allow people to access the arena from the new paved parking lot without walking through the mud. “New plumbing for the ice surface is ongoing, and shortly new tin work will begin on the outside. Following that we are working with the high school on an art installation on west side of the building.”