Rebel Panther Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 I have heard rumors that a new ice rink has been permitted just off of 576 near the airport. Is there truth to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbin Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 I don’t see any commercial construction projects permitted for anything of the sorts in that area using multiple search engines through my work. Not saying it’s not happening, but if it is it’s likely very early on in the process. Maybe shoot a message to Murray Gunty, as I’m sure he’s involved in some capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis8679 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Rebel Panther said: I have heard rumors that a new ice rink has been permitted just off of 576 near the airport. Is there truth to this? Nobody wants to drive out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifelongbender Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 1 hour ago, nemesis8679 said: Nobody wants to drive out there. It's no further than Alpha, or Baierl, or Delmont, or Printscape, from the city. Much less Kitanning or Armstrong or Hess. And it would be less irritating to drive to than Rostraver. If I have learned anything in my many years of involvement with ice hockey in the region, it's that people drive for ice. Having said that, I haven't been able to find anything about this in any of the construction industry sources I use for work either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hockey Fan Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Lifelongbender said: It's no further than Alpha, or Baierl, or Delmont, or Printscape, from the city. Much less Kitanning or Armstrong or Hess. And it would be less irritating to drive to than Rostraver. If I have learned anything in my many years of involvement with ice hockey in the region, it's that people drive for ice. Having said that, I haven't been able to find anything about this in any of the construction industry sources I use for work either. I’d rather drive there before Alpha, Kittanning, New Ken, Delmont, YMCA, Mt. Lebanon or Ice Castle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sample39 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 This was brought up in an older post, but if I'm opening a new rink, the airport area is exactly where I'm putting it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Panther Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 (edited) Does anyone else know anything about this? In the Post-Gazette today, it says that Robert Morris is seeking "$10 million to for construction of a new 100,000-square-foot hockey facility with two sheets of ice, seating for 2,500 fans, at least four team locker rooms, concession stands, restrooms, office space for the college’s hockey programs, and additional parking." https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2024/02/24/oakland-walnut-capital-mckee-place-state-redevelopment-assistance-capital-grants/stories/202402240046 I also found this which visually suggests it could tie into the current facility - perhaps replacing the two outdoor sheets of ice: https://architizer.com/projects/robert-morris-university-hockey-arena-concept/ Edited February 24 by Rebel Panther Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoPiGC Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 RMU is near the airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CranjisMcBasketball Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Reopen the Golden Mile 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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