{"id":141,"date":"2025-03-08T15:12:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T15:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingstoncommunitydevelopments.scot\/?page_id=141"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:36:19","slug":"bring-back-the-ice-rink","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lcd.scot\/index.php\/bring-back-the-ice-rink\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice Rink"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We want to bring the ice rink back to Livingston<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Idea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Livingston’s old ice rink, Icelandia, which was built in the late 80\u2019s, is now a distant memory. However, the people of Livi often speak about how much enjoyment they had at the rink, giving them a sense of wellbeing and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, we want to bring it back, bigger and better, so we once again have ice hockey teams, skating and curling in West Lothian. This will also provide a much needed leisure facility and another community hub where people can meet and spend quality time together improving their mental and physical wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with the other two projects, any profit will be reinvested to support job creation, education, training and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physical Activity:<\/strong> Ice skating provides a full-body workout that improves muscle strength, balance, and coordination<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mental Health<\/strong>: Skating releases endorphins, helping to boost mood and reduce stress levels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Interaction:<\/strong> Ice skating is a fun and social activity, providing a sense of connection and strengthening social bonds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Job Creation:<\/strong> The ice rink will train and employ local people who are out of work<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Where will it be built?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We haven’t got this far yet, but there are plenty of vacant areas in and around the town centre that can hopefully be used.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How much will it cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Building an ice rink in the UK can cost anywhere between \u00a35 million and \u00a38 million, including cafe, changing facilities and adequate seating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n