The ice pad at the Maitland Recreation Centre will remain closed today (WED) after experiencing problems. A new compressor is being installed and the cooling tower recently underwent repairs after a malfunction with the refrigeration plant yesterday (TUE).
The YMCA posted on their Facebook page that the company that manufactured the original compressor is no longer in business and had to find an alternate source.
They also said the cooling system was not working resulting in ice that was only a half-an-inch thick which made it unsafe for people to skate on.
They say they will assess the ice following the installation and will update on the ice reopening for tomorrow (THU).