A two-storey communiplex arena expansion in Warman will feature 2,952 square meters on the main floor, and 880 square meters on the second level. The facility includes a single ice arena, seating for 205 spectators, six change rooms and a second-floor lounge space with seating for 150 people.

The City of Warman celebrated the $15.1 million Warman Home Centre Communiplex Arena Expansion Project with a sod turning over the lunch hour Monday. It is expected to be complete next summer.

Mayor Gary Philipchuk says expanded programming with the new facility and more events as well as larger events will bring a strong economic impact to the community. The City says Warman is home to one of the largest minor hockey and ringette organizations in the province but are among the only grassroots sports organizations that can’t host tournaments due to steady growth and limited facility availability.