Government opens tender for new ice rink facility in Canberra

clancy33
Nov 23
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September 6, 2019

"The push for a new ice rink in the nation’s capital," reports RiotACT's Lachlan Roberts "has finally got its skates with the ACT Government calling for expressions of interest in developing a multi-million dollar facility. The ACT Government has opened a tender to design, construct, own, operate and maintain a new ice sports facility in Canberra to replace the current ageing Phillip Swimming and Skating Centre." Read more.

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