Construction has begun, as the entire West side of Westoba Place has had the seats removed and they are now available for sale.
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The rink’s 5,101 fixed seats will be replaced by seats that will be bigger, padded, and fitted with cup holders. The current seats in Westoba Place have been there since 2005. They came from the old Winnipeg Arena when it closed.
The new plan includes two rows of premium seating, available at arena ice level in the two corners, and additionally, loge suites will be installed around the top of the concourse.
Loge suites are areas of semi-private premium seating with in-suite service. They will be bordered by a railing and have enough space for people with mobility issues.
The number of accessible seats will be increased, along with flexible areas to create even more barrier-free spaces.
