The Aud Expansion Project 2012 got underway Wednesday, January 11, 2012. CLICK HERE to view initial concept renderings.

Keep up-to-date on new developments and all activity related to The Aud Expansion Project 2012 right here.

Follow the construction of the expanded seating, new concourses, media areas, concessions and washrooms, dressing room, medical and training facilities, administrative office space and new heating and cooling system to improve fan comfort and ice quality as we post regular updates including photographs or video.

STAGE ONE

Installation of the underground water pipes started Wednesday, January 11th and is expected to be completed Friday, January 13th in order to avoid any conflict with the Rangers game scheduled for 7:30pm against the Plymouth Whalers.



CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF STAGE ONE – Water Line Installation

STAGE TWO

Connection of the new water source and disconnection of the current water source was completed the weekend of January 21st.

The Rangers office, dressing room and medical facilities have now been re-located to 35 Sportsworld Drive. The Rangers will use Sportsworld as a practice facility and administrative centre until returning to The Aud in September 2012. The team will hold practice sessions on Spectator Rink, media inquires should be directed to Michelle Fortin at 519-576-3700 ext. 23 or mfortin@kitchenerrangers.com.

STAGE THREE

Demolition of the Rangers office, dressing room and medical facilities has commenced. Stage three includes removal of the outside sidewalk in front of the Rangers office just off of parking lot A as part of the new foundation and column work that will be completed. Preparation work inside the building for the expansion of the foundation is also taking place.

CLICK HERE For an inside look at what is happening with The Aud Expansion Project 2012, listen to Chief Operating Officer and Governor of the Rangers, Steve Bienkowski provide details on the project. Also included is commentary from the Rangers Head Trainer Dan Lebold and player Tyler Randell.

STAGE THREE - UPDATE

Demolition of the Rangers office, dressing room and medical facilities advances as well as interior reconstruction of the Don Cameron Room (removal of kitchen and washroom) located beside The Outpost off of the main concourse.

Base work for the new foundation and columns continue to progress. Fans will see the start of exterior steel work in the near future. On the inside of the arena you can see hoarding walls are up along the East side of the bowl in row T that cause a loss of more than 300 seats and the press box area. Removal of the press boxes and prep work for the installation of the structural steel to support the new roof will be ongoing behind the hoarding.

CLICK HERE For an inside look at what is happening with The Aud Expansion Project 2012, listen to Chief Operating Officer and Governor of the Rangers, Steve Bienkowski provide details on the project. (STAGE THREE - UPDATE VIDEO)

 CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOGRAPHS OF STAGE THREE

STAGE FOUR

Stage four work has commenced at 400 East Avenue in the 2012 Expansion Project. On Wednesday, April 11, cranes that tower The Aud were erected to prepare for the initial raising and installation of steel trusses that are the framework for the expansion. The trusses span the length of the rink and placement commenced on Thursday, April 12. In the coming weeks you will be able to see columns being installed and more steel work completed.

Work continues on the interior of the building where the Rangers office, dressing room and medical facilities were located as well as work on areas behind the current hoarding walls set up along the East side of the bowl.

CLICK HERE to view new video on what is happening with The Aud Expansion Project 2012, listen to Chief Operating Officer and Governor of the Rangers, Steve Bienkowski provide details on the project. (STAGE FOUR - VIDEO)

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOGRAPHS OF STAGE FOUR