Ogdensburg’s Lockwood Civic Center closes after ice-making equipment fails
The City of Ogdensburg has closed the Richard G. Lockwood Civic Center and Jimmy Howard Rink at 141 West River St. until further notice after equipment used to maintain the ice failed.
By Caleb Mercer, ClickNNY North Country Desk
The City of Ogdensburg has closed the Richard G. Lockwood Civic Center and Jimmy Howard Rink at 141 West River St. until further notice after a catastrophic failure involving equipment used to maintain the ice rink.
City officials said staff are working with contractors to develop a repair solution. City Manager Fonda Chronis said the failed compressor unit makes and maintains the rink’s ice. He said the chiller equipment is more than two decades old and had been properly maintained.
The city has not set a reopening date. Officials said they will provide additional updates as they become available.
The civic center’s public and private skating season generally runs from October through March. People with questions about scheduled skating or rentals can contact the recreation department at 315-393-1980 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend reservations can be reached at 315-393-2111. The city’s facility page and News Flash page will carry updates.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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