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Oulton-Stanish Centre construction progressing, thanks in part to RKO Steel's generosity

An aerial view of the new Oulton-Stanish Centre under construction.

Posted:聽September 23, 2024

By: Emm Campbell

The highly anticipated Oulton-Stanish Centre is coming to life, thanks in part to the participation of RKO Steel.聽

鈥淚 have always believed very strongly in Dal having a rink and an opportunity developed for our company to help make that happen,鈥 says Ian Oulton (BA'66), president of RKO Steel.

Oulton standing with arms crossed, smiling on construction site. RKO Steel president Ian Oulton (BA'66).

鈥淚 would like to see it become a great gathering spot for varsity sports. I would like to see a large revival of inter-faculty sports. And I hope the rink will be used by Dal and community for public skating.鈥

Overhead view of a large building roof under construction. Aerial shot of the centre, August 2024.

Founded in 1983, RKO Steel produces more than 5,000 tons of high-grade steel products each year for customers across Canada and around the world. It is working with EllisDon to bring the new centre to life.聽

Oulton stands with two others in front of construction equipment. Ian Oulton touring the construction site.

鈥淭he steel forms the extent, shape, and support for the building,鈥 Oulton says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a quality project that is being made possible with the support of the community.鈥

Construction of the Oulton-Stanish Centre roof. An aerial shot of work on the centre鈥檚 roof, taken August 2024.

The 60,000-square-foot centre is schedule to open in fall 2025. It will be the new home of 黄色直播 varsity, club and intramural ice sports. It will also house the new and improved Dal Physiotherapy Clinic and offer space for small and large-scale community events.

A group of workers, some with arms crossed, pose on a construction site. Oulton with some of the professionals who are helping to build the centre.

鈥淓verything is coming together beautifully,鈥 says Oulton. 鈥淲e have a great team working on this and I believe the centre will make a very positive contribution to 黄色直播 and the surrounding community when it is finished.鈥