Ontario Construction Report staff writer
The City of Brampton is marking progress on construction of the new Victoria Park Arena, nearly a decade after a fire destroyed the original building.
Construction is expected to be finished in the fall of 2027.
Built in 1966, the arena was a longtime home for junior hockey and lacrosse before it closed following a fire in May 2016. The new facility is expected to open in the fall of 2027.
“This milestone marks an exciting step forward as we continue to rebuild and reimagine Victoria Park Arena for our growing city,” said Mayor Patrick Brown. “This new facility will honour the legacy of the original arena while creating a modern, accessible space where residents can come together, stay active and celebrate community.”
The new arena will have a hardwood floor for box lacrosse, ball hockey and indoor field hockey. It will also include six dressing rooms, meeting space, a referee room and a large multi-purpose room.
A second-floor mezzanine with seating for up to 500 people will overlook the playing surface. The project also includes new landscaping around the site. The arena will also become the new home of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame, which recognizes local athletes and others who have contributed to sport in the city.
Two public art pieces celebrating Brampton’s sports history are planned for the building, including a suspended installation in the Sports Hall of Fame and a mural in the lobby.
“The new Victoria Park Arena has been a long time coming,” said Regional Coun. Rowena Santos said the project has been years in the making. “The original facility served our residents for nearly five decades and now we’re building something that will carry our community forward for generations to come.”