RYERSON UNIVERSITY
CURRENT STUDENTS
MY.RYERSON.CA (RAMSS)
Athletics and Recreation Centre af the Gardens
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NEWS

April 2012 – Behind both nets at the ice rink will be two rows of the original blue seats from the Gardens. Workers install the protective glass in front of the seats. April 2012 – Workers install the seats in the Mattamy Athletic Centre, in the university's colours of blue and gold. April 2012 – The newly poured concrete surface of the Mattamy Athletic Centre ice rink cures under plastic cover for weeks. April 2012 – Work continues on the second floor gym, home to volleyball and basketball teams. April 2012 – The second floor gym will seat 1,000 spectators. It is immediately beneath the ice rink. March 2012 – Construction crews cement in the top layer of the ice rink at the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens. March 2012 – Workers start to install seating around the ice rink on Level 3. March 2012 – The installation of seating continues on Level 3. March 2012 – Seating along the ice rink on Level 3. February 2012 – The Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens during the day. February 2012 – Outside the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens. January 2012 - Installation of the chilling equipment for the ice surface. January 2012 - Preparing the chilling equipment. January 2012 - The subsurface of the rink before concrete is poured. January 2012 - Pouring concrete on top of the chilling equipment. January 2012 - Concrete has been poured over the chilling equipment on what will be the ice surface. January 2012 - The escalators will take athletes and visitors to the second and third floors. December 2011 - Workers prepare the foundation of the future ice surface of the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens. December 2011 - The waterproofing of the rink foundation is tested. December 2011 - Mattamy Home Ice is getting closer to reality. December 2011 - The concrete foundation of the future Mattamy Home Ice surface is being tested for waterproofing. November 2011 - Rams volleyball player Carli Yim tells the audience that Ryerson athletes now have a home November 2011 - Mattamy Homes CEO Peter Gilgan, MP John Carmichael and Ryerson president Sheldon Levy gather around the puck at what will be centre ice at the Mattamy Home Ice Rink November 2011 - Ryerson president Sheldon Levy and donor Mattamy Homes CEO Peter Gilgan show off the new athletic space. September 2011 - Top of stands at the ice rink level. North of the goal line. September 2011 - Looking down at Carlton St. front entrance. September 2011 - Workers prepare the foundation for seating in the ice rink, third floor. September 2011 - The NHL-sized ice rink takes shape. September 2011 - The inside of the roof has been extensively renovated and brightened and new acoustic panels will assist with sound quality. September 2011 - The floor for the rink is completed, including the chilling equipment. September 2011 -- The ice facility will have seating for about 2,800. July 2011 - One of two gyms on the second story takes shape at the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens July 2011 - One of two gyms on the second story takes shape at the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens July 2011 - New ice plant equipment prior to being installed by a crane through a temporary opening. July 2011 - Above the seats of the third floor ice rink, the rafters get a fresh coat of paint. May 2011 - On the edge of your seat –Seats are installed around the third floor ice rink. April 2011 - The installation of the pad for the third floor ice rink is nearing completion. April 2011 - Artist's rendering: Ice rink in action at the new the PMattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens. It is expected that Ryerson athletics and recreation will move in to the centre some time during the Winter 2012 semester. April 2011 - The second level of the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens April 2011 - The main lobby of the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens April 2011 - Second floor reception area April 2011 - Artist's rendering: Multi-court facility at the the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens. It is expected that Ryerson athletics and recreation will move in to the centre some time during the Winter 2012 semester. April 2011 - The weight room facilities March 2011 - Consulting blue prints as work progresses on the ice hockey rink. February 2011 - Pouring cement on the 3rd floor of the new centre January 2011 - An eastward look at the upper floors December 2010 - Workers ready the iconic score clock for the Hockey Hall of Fame November 2010 - Prepping the sub-floor for the second level October 2010 - Putting the finishing touches on the underground parking level October 2010 - The view of the underground parking level and ground floor October 2010 - Workers pour cement as the ground floor takes shape September 2010 - Workers pour concrete to prep the floor September 2010 - Two workers atop steel beams in the southern end of the building August 2010 - Shrouded in scaffolding as the exterior is cleaned and restored August 2010 - Workers pour concrete into a footing column July 2010 - Southeast corner foundation prepared July 2010 - Welder preps a steel support beam in the southwest corner June 2010 - Workers prep concrete footing columns June 2010 - The ongoing transformation of the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens May 2010 - Crews remove the last of the rink bed April 2010 - Work crews clear a former hallway above the south doors April 2010 - The final stages of the interior demolition of the Gardens March 2010 - Ground level view looking north towards Wood Street March 2010 - Work crews proceed with the demolition of the southwest corner February 2010 - Removing the middle seating tiers (reds and greens) from the west side February 2010 - Removing the seating area (reds and blues) from the north end February 2010 - An aerial view of the interior conversion looking west January 2010 - Work crews remove the seats at the south end
Progress of construction at The Gardens.

1:24 Progress of construction at The Gardens.
Revealing the Time Capsule at the Gardens

1:50 Revealing the Time Capsule at the Gardens
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1:10 Ryerson University announces $15 million donation from philanthropist Peter Gilgan
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1:10 Progress of construction at the athletics and recreation centre
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1:40 Director of Athletics, Ivan Joseph discusses the importance of the new facility
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1:39 Mario Fatica discusses the re-adaptive use of the Gardens
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Ice rink in action | Move in to the centre expected some time Winter 2012
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Multi-court facility All artist's renderings courtesy of: BBB Architects & Stadium Consultants International.

ABOUT

Revitalizing an iconic Toronto landmark, The Ryerson Athletics Centre at the Gardens will create a legacy for a new generation of Ryerson students and the local community and a new exciting home for the Ryerson Rams. Nearly 220,000 sq ft (20,400 m2) on the building's upper floors will supplement the university's existing athletic facilities. The new centre's street-level retail complex will include a flagship grocery store owned by project partner Loblaw Companies Limited, as well as two Loblaw retail tenants.

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DATES

START

December 2009

PROJECTED COMPLETION

Winter 2012

PROJECTED OCCUPANCY

Winter 2012

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PROJECT TEAM

PROJECT TEAM

ARCHITECTS

Base building:  Turner Fleischer Architects Inc.  Ryerson fit up:  BBB Architects Inc.

CONTRACTOR

Buttcon Limited

HERITAGE CONSULTANT

ERA

SIGNAGE CONSULTANT

Entro

PROJECT MANAGER

GENIVAR

 

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STATUS

: May 2012

All Levels
AV, communications and security systems distribution work is ongoing throughout the facility.

Level 1 – Lobby
Installation of the main feature stair structure is complete, and all of the scaffolding in the lobby has been removed. Work on the floor and wall finishes has begun.

Level 2 – Athletic Centre and Reception Area
Laying down and grinding of the terrazzo floor topping is complete, extending from the gym to the café and reception area. Millwork design for the Café is complete, and will be under production shortly. The turnstile system bases for the entrance to the fitness centre have been installed and installation of the sheet goods (a type of rubber flooring) is underway throughout the 2nd floor. Acoustic fibre and related ceiling work is ongoing in the gym (the acoustic treatment will make it easier to hear in the large space), and both the powered and manually operated basketball backstops have been installed. The basketball floor assembly is due to begin shortly.

Level 3 – Ice Rink
Installation of the seating for the arena is 95% complete. Installation of the glass panel system above the dasher boards (the white boards around the rink that support the glass panels) is also complete. The ice-making system is being commissioned. General cleaning of the entire arena and dome is also underway. Office areas and related rooms are being prepared to accept the ceiling systems and lighting.

Level 4 – Mechanical Rooms and Concession Stands
Concrete floors on the East and West concourses have been ground and polished. Installation of glass guard rails is nearing completion. Lighting systems for the arena are complete and have been turned on. Concession counters and roll-down grilles will be installed shortly.


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FACILITIES

  • Total Space: 222,970 sq ft (20,714 m2)
  • NHL sized ice rink, seating for 2,796
  • Multi-purpose court, 1,000+ seats
  • Fitness centre, studios and high-performance gym
  • Ryerson Rams athletics store
  • Café/Juice Bar
  • Facilities will be made accessible to the community

Retail:

  • Loblaws food store (70,000 sq ft / 6,500 m2) at street level
  • Two Loblaw tenants on the second floor
  • Underground parking for Loblaw customers
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Budget and Financing

Budget Phase 1

$60 million

Financing

$20 million Infrastructure Canada

$20 million Student levy

$20 million Fundraising

Budget Phase 2 - Expansion

$17.5 million

Financing

$12.5 million Internal Sources

$5 million Fundraising

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