One of the key contractors building the new 91Ô­´´ Township ice rink reported that work was ahead of schedule.

In late July, Southwest Contracting put out a progress report via its LinkedIn page, noting that its portion of the project was set to be complete in November, but was now somewhat ahead of schedule.

As of late July, Southwest had already moved more than 100,000 cubic metres of soil as part of bulk excavation, and completed other work on the site, including detail footing, electrical, and mechanical excavation, and slab prep.

Two construction cranes were working on the site.

When finished, the new addition to the 91Ô­´´ Events Centre will have five rinks – three ice rinks on the main floor, and two dry-floor rinks above them, for ball hockey and lacrosse.

The $149 million project will be the largest expansion to the LEC in years.