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Vernets ice rink to be overhauled

Thursday, 1 December 2022 06:30

Vernets Ice Rink (c) Shev123

The Vernets ice rink in Geneva is going to be renovated after the city agreed to pay CHF 29m.

Several improvements are planned, including a new freezing system which will be more efficient and use far less ammonia required for cooling. 

Solar panels will be installed on the roof, which will supply 13% of the sports centre needs. 

Inside, the VIP section will be enlarged as will the changing rooms – which is a request from the Swiss Hockey Federation. 

Work will start next year and last for around two years. It will not disrupt the season. 

But Geneva Servette Hockey will only have a limited time to use the new facilities – it’s planned the club will move to new premises in Lancy in 2028. 

Geneva mayor, Marie Barbey-Chpuis, says the new facilities are being designed for use after the club’s departure. 

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