About Facility
The Crown Coliseum Complex Ice Arena, situated in Fayetteville, North Carolina, stands as a premier destination for ice sports and entertainment in the region. Remodeled in 2019, the arena has become a beloved fixture in the local community, offering a wide range of programs and activities for residents of all ages.
Featuring a NHL-sized ice rink, the Crown Coliseum Complex Ice Arena provides exceptional facilities for ice hockey, figure skating, public skating sessions, and special events throughout the year. The arena’s modern amenities, including comfortable seating areas, concessions, and locker rooms, ensure a welcoming and enjoyable experience for participants and spectators alike.
In addition to its recreational offerings, the Crown Coliseum Complex Ice Arena hosts community events, concerts, and fundraisers, serving as a gathering place for residents to come together and celebrate. Its central location and commitment to providing accessible ice sports opportunities make it a cherished institution in the Fayetteville community, enriching the lives of all who visit.
“I CAN’T HEAR WHAT JEREMY SAYS BECAUSE I HAVE MY TWO STANLEY CUP RINGS PLUGGED IN MY EAR.”
Patrick Roy- 1996 Stanley Cup Playoff
Scope of Work
The Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville North Carolina is a 6,000 seat multi-use facility that is heavily used and is the home to the professional minor league Fayetteville Marksmen hockey team.
The facility had an aging R-22 based refrigeration system. The owner of the facility, Cumberland County hired B32 Engineering Group, Inc. to evaluate options for replacing the existing ice system which included the refrigeration system, the ice rink floor and the dasher board system. Options for ammonia, CO2 and various synthetic refrigerants were presented to the County. The County selected ammonia refrigerant for its superior efficiency and sustainability, however, the refrigeration room was located in the center of the building on the second floor and shared space with most of the HVAC equipment for the facility. Due to code restrictions, the ammonia refrigeration room would have to be located elsewhere.
With B32s extensive experience in ice rink renovations they were able to present a solution that would place the ammonia refrigeration system in a new modular room outside the facility. The pipe routing between the new refrigeration room and the ice rink floor was the most challenging design element of this project. The project was a great success and will serve the facility well for the next 30 plus years.