Belmont, MA – Skanska announced the substantial completion of the new 40,300sf Belmont Skating Rink and Athletic Facility in Belmont. The new facility occupies the site of the former Viglirolo Skating Rink, which was demolished prior to construction.
“The Viglirolo Skating Rink had long been a focal point of the local Belmont hockey community, and we’re honored to have played a role in the revitalization of the space through the construction of the new Belmont Skip Viglirolo Rink,” said Bryan Northrop, executive vice president and general manager for Skanska USA Building’s New England Region. “Skanska is proud to have delivered a modern, sustainable facility that will serve future generations of Belmont athletes and residents, serving as a testament to our team’s experience building state-of-the-art athletic facilities for the New England region.”
“The Galante Architecture Studio was super proud to design a state of the art, fossil fuel free, CO2 driven ice plant, and covering most of the building with solar panels. Our goal is to deliver the most sustainable buildings for the long haul, and the Town of Belmont has the depth of foresight to inspire this to happen,” said Ted Galante, design principal of The Galante Architecture Studio.
The new facility designed by The Galante Architecture Studio provides the Belmont community with an energy-efficient, year-round venue for youth and high school hockey, figure skating, and recreational programs, supporting the town’s long-term commitment to sustainability and public recreation.
The project scope included the construction of a new 40,300sf steel-framed, pre-engineered metal building, inclusive of the new rink complex with a conventional 200-foot by 85-foot ice sheet. The fossil-free facility also features four high school team locker rooms, four dressing rooms, public toilets, bleacher seating, and a concession stand. Skanska also installed PV solar panels on the roof of the main building and a heat pump refrigeration system to ensure the ice surface remains sufficiently cool, in addition, through the use of energy recovery systems heat the spaces within the facility.
The project was delivered on schedule after an 18-month construction period, which commenced in October 2023.