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"We're pleased to be working with BMO - a great supporter nationally, regionally and locally - to bring this wonderful new facility to the residents of HRM. This is yet another great example of how the private and public sector can work together to the ultimate benefit of the community,” said HRM Mayor, Peter Kelly.
About BMO Centre:
- $40 million dollar,160,000 square-feet complex featuring four NHL-size ice surfaces, with one arena seating more than 500 people;
- Complex also includes four competition beach volleyball courts, a fully accessible ice surface designed to accommodate sledge hockey as well as a sports retail store and food and beverage areas;
- Youth sport given priority, with approximately one-third of ice-time allocated to female sport;
- Building is LEED Silver equivalent, and features complete heat recovery system designed to maximize energy efficiency.
“Putting our distinctive BMO Blue on this exceptional facility is one more way of demonstrating our commitment to HRM where we have been doing business and contributing to community life since 1867,” added Laura Charlton, Vice President, Nova Scotia District, BMO Bank of
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For more information, please contact:
Ronald Monet, BMO Financial Group, 514-877-1873, 514-594-2501