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Ottawa – The renovation and expansion work at Blackburn Hamlet’s Lois Kemp Arena is now completed – modernizing this popular community hub with accessible and inclusive features. The work was made possible by a $3.92 million investment from the City of Ottawa and $1-million funding from the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund.
The expansion work entailed a 6,700 square-foot addition on the south side of the arena and a 6,000 square- foot renovation of the existing building.
The renovation and construction involved important elements to make the arena more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Some of the new features include:
In addition, the new dressing rooms have enhanced showering facilities with accessible shower, water closet stall, sink and mirror. Each dressing room is also equipped with a deeper accessible seat with grab bars. The accessibility features also expand outside with five accessible parking spaces in its new 100-space parking lot and accessible sidewalks leading to the building.
The entire renovation and expansion project was designed to meet LEED® Silver certification and the City of Ottawa’s Accessibility Design Standards.
The official opening ceremony with the first-public skate on the ice surface will be announced in the coming weeks.
City Council approved the commemorative naming of the former Blackburn Arena as the Lois Kemp Arena and the naming of the rink inside the arena as the Eldon Kemp Rink in 2019
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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“Recreation facilities are important community hubs in our city. The investment and work to make this facility more inclusive and accessible will ensure everyone can participate in activities that benefit their physical, mental and social health. We thank our federal partners for their investment under the Enabling Accessibility Fund.
Mayor Jim Watson
‘’As a former hockey-mom who attended multiple hockey games at the Lois Kemp Arena in Blackburn Hamlet, I am thrilled to see the federal government invest in this great Ottawa East End community space. This investment will allow athletes of all ages to benefit from an accessible, inclusive, and modern improved facility to enjoy the sports they love.’’
Marie-France Lalonde, Member of Parliament for Orléans
“The expansion of the former Blackburn Arena has been a wonderful and welcome addition. These much-needed upgrades make our neighbourhood arena fully accessible, and highlight the City’s commitment to equality in sport. It is fitting that the arena and the rink have also been renamed in honour of two prominent leaders in our community, Lois and Eldon Kemp. Lois was the first woman inductee of the Gloucester Sports Club “Wall of Fame”, and Eldon was an avid youth mentor and volunteer in the neighbourhood. Thank you also to the Federal government for their important support and investment in this community hub.”
Councillor Laura Dudas, Innes Ward
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The expansion work entailed a 6,700 square-foot addition on the south side of the arena and a 6,000 square- foot renovation of the existing building.
The renovation and construction involved important elements to make the arena more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Some of the new features include:
- Four new full-size players dressing rooms
- Two new alternate needs dressing rooms
- An expanded lobby
- A new seating area in the addition
- A new entrance vestibule with automated sliding doors
- A new meeting/multi-purpose room
- A new universal washroom
- A new bleacher seating area with an accessible ramp, six accessible seating spaces, companion seating, adaptive seating, and a mobility aid storage space
In addition, the new dressing rooms have enhanced showering facilities with accessible shower, water closet stall, sink and mirror. Each dressing room is also equipped with a deeper accessible seat with grab bars. The accessibility features also expand outside with five accessible parking spaces in its new 100-space parking lot and accessible sidewalks leading to the building.
The entire renovation and expansion project was designed to meet LEED® Silver certification and the City of Ottawa’s Accessibility Design Standards.
The official opening ceremony with the first-public skate on the ice surface will be announced in the coming weeks.
City Council approved the commemorative naming of the former Blackburn Arena as the Lois Kemp Arena and the naming of the rink inside the arena as the Eldon Kemp Rink in 2019
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Quotes
“Recreation facilities are important community hubs in our city. The investment and work to make this facility more inclusive and accessible will ensure everyone can participate in activities that benefit their physical, mental and social health. We thank our federal partners for their investment under the Enabling Accessibility Fund.
Mayor Jim Watson
‘’As a former hockey-mom who attended multiple hockey games at the Lois Kemp Arena in Blackburn Hamlet, I am thrilled to see the federal government invest in this great Ottawa East End community space. This investment will allow athletes of all ages to benefit from an accessible, inclusive, and modern improved facility to enjoy the sports they love.’’
Marie-France Lalonde, Member of Parliament for Orléans
“The expansion of the former Blackburn Arena has been a wonderful and welcome addition. These much-needed upgrades make our neighbourhood arena fully accessible, and highlight the City’s commitment to equality in sport. It is fitting that the arena and the rink have also been renamed in honour of two prominent leaders in our community, Lois and Eldon Kemp. Lois was the first woman inductee of the Gloucester Sports Club “Wall of Fame”, and Eldon was an avid youth mentor and volunteer in the neighbourhood. Thank you also to the Federal government for their important support and investment in this community hub.”
Councillor Laura Dudas, Innes Ward
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