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Council hears recommendation to design ammonia-based ice plant for VFW Arena, with add-alternate to study larger system
Summary
A steering committee recommended an ammonia-based refrigeration system for the VFW Arena and proposed bidding option 2 (addition) with an add-alternate for an oversized option 3 to allow future tie-in to the Blue Line Arena; councilors raised safety and lifecycle-cost questions and requested cost-benefit analysis before a final commitment.
A steering committee recommended the city pursue an ammonia-based refrigeration plant for the VFW Arena and asked council approval to proceed with design and bidding for a mid-size option, with an add-alternate to examine an oversized system that could later be tied into the nearby Blue Line Arena.
Jeremy King said the committee evaluated three options and favored ammonia based on energy efficiency, long-term maintenance and equipment lifespan. He said the options are (1) install an ammonia plant in the existing footprint (roughly $3.5 million), (2) install ammonia with a southeast addition to…
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