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Webster Groves pauses on opening timeline after ice‑arena piping issue; engineers and contractor evaluating repairs
Summary
City staff reported a freezing irregularity at the new ice arena: a 200‑foot unfrozen strip linked to a probable leak or trapped air in glycol piping. The $3 million project team is testing compressors and will attempt to complete freezing; if unsuccessful, staff said more invasive repairs (chipping and pipe work) could be required, delaying opening.
Staff provided a technical update on the city’s new ice arena, reporting that early fill showed a 200‑foot unfrozen strip down the center of the rink. Staff and project engineers identified either a leak or trapped air in the glycol piping as the likely cause and described a staged remediation plan.
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