So says consultant Brian White who has done a study which shows Saint John has too many ice rinks for its population but he tells CHSJ News there is a regional demand for ice time so they serve more than just the people who live in the city.
White says most of the arenas around town were built in the 1960's and 70's. As such, they are approaching the end of their life cycle and to replace them, would be a big financial burden on city taxpayers.
He adds there is a trend in other cities of multi-purpose facilities where, for instance in Halifax, they have a fire station in one section of a building and a community centre in the other.
