In Vyškov, the demolition of the winter stadium continues; only the skeleton remains

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Vyškov - The demolition of the ice rink in Vyškov is ongoing. Only the main supporting structure remains, which is expected to come down probably within a week, said the mayor of Vyškov, Karel Goldemund (ČSSD), to ČTK. The city will have a new rink built on the same site, costing 138 million crowns.

Demolition began in mid-January, and if the weather permits, it should be completed by the end of February. The construction company is continuously removing materials from the dismantled building, with a total of about 6,900 tons expected to be removed. "We were concerned about the traffic from this, but those worries did not materialize. Everything is functioning as it should; we have not recorded any complaints," said the mayor. He added that there are up to ten heavy trucks leaving the site daily.

The trucks are transporting materials towards the fuel station, and a sensor along the route activates two portable traffic lights on Dědická Street. Both devices then automatically turn red, allowing the truck to smoothly turn left. The parking lot at the stadium is temporarily closed.

Construction should begin at the start of March, but again, it will depend on the weather. The goal is for skating to be possible on the new rink by November. According to the mayor, nothing currently suggests that this will be unattainable.

The demolished rink dates back to the 1970s and was built as part of the so-called Action Z. The councilors decided on its demolition and the construction of a new one back in 2015, rejecting the idea of renovation. The main reasons were that there was no construction documentation for the rink and its statics no longer met current standards.

The new rink will be built by the company Zimní stadion Vyškov from Rousínov, which is a subsidiary of H+H Technika, a company that builds and operates rinks in the Czech Republic and abroad. The rink will also be operated under a concession agreement for fifteen years.

The city will pay the company nearly 138 million crowns. About 127 million of that is for the construction itself. The remainder includes interest, three bank guarantees, insurance, and other expenses. Vyškov will settle the amount in six installments, with the first payment set for the end of 2018.