George Bell Arena sat at 215 Ryding Ave is closing for major renovations. Opened in 1961 and includes an indoor ice rink, mechanical and electrical rooms, change rooms, washrooms, and office spaces. The City is improving the roof and some of the building’s components to ensure the facility is in a state of good repair.
- April 2025: Construction starts, facility closes
- March 2026: Construction complete, facility reopens
The timeline is subject to change.
- Removal, replacement and refurbishment of the roof structure and the roofing system
- Upgrades to the public washrooms and changing rooms
- Upgrades to the building’s mechanical and electrical system
- Accessibility improvements within the facility and at the parking lot
- Upgrades to flooring and lighting
- Upgrades to the refrigeration system
The arena will be closed during construction.
- Telephone:
- 416-392-0377
Contract given to Joe Pace and Sons Contracting Inc. for George Bell Arena State of Good Repair for Parks and Recreation
The Bid Award Panel adopted the following:
1. Bid Award Panel grant authority to award the contract in accordance with the Contract Details set out in the report (March 13, 2025) from the Chief Procurement Officer:
Request for Tender Doc4821124325, Contract Number 24-PFR-139
Description:
For the supply and delivery of all labour, materials, equipment, and supervision required to complete the George Bell Arena State of Good Repair works
Recommended Supplier:
Joe Pace and Sons Contracting Inc.
Contract Award Value:
$11,889,225 net of all applicable taxes and charges.
$13,434,824 including all applicable taxes and charges
$12,098,475 net of HST Recoveries
The contract is expected to start on date of award and end by September 30, 2026
