Inside the soon to be finished arena at the Eagle Builders Centre in Blackfalds. (Town of Blackfalds)

By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

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Eagle Builders Centre in Blackfalds on track to be done in September

Jun 24, 2021 | 4:01 PM

Work is nearly complete on the new Eagle Builders Centre in Blackfalds.

The approx. 1,400-seat facility will be home to the AJHL’s newest club, the Blackfalds Bulldogs, and boast an impressive new public library.

Sean Barnes, the Town’s Director of Community Services, says construction is about three-quarters complete.

“We’ve probably got another two-and-a-half months to go. We’re currently pouring the ice slab, corrugated steel is going up on the outside of the building, and drywall is going up in some meeting rooms and throughout the facility,” says Barnes. “It is getting pretty exciting in the community as it nears completion.”

A second floor view of the under construction public library at the Eagle Builders Centre in Blackfalds. (Town of Blackfalds)

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Barnes adds the $24.6 million project is on budget, noting the cost of material during the pandemic has allowed builders to save around $10 million.

“Seats are going in probably mid-July, and we’ve got a lot of finishing to do, so coming forth is all the millwork, cabinetry and flooring,” he says. “Delmar Construction is very confident it will be done by the September 15 deadline.”

Though the regular season schedule isn’t yet out, the AJHL’s opening night is slated for Sept. 17.

Signage is also going up on the exterior, with wayfinding being installed inside.

Meantime, the Dual Ice Development Society (DIDS) is selling seat sponsorships to help reach its goal of $1 million raised by the community towards the arena. It’s currently raised more than $750,000.

Barnes, a Town rep on DIDS, says corporate sponsorships remain available for the visitors bench and one meeting room.

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