City Council is looking to put up more protective netting at indoor arenas across Thunder Bay.

It will examine a motion Monday brought forward by Mayor Bill Mauro, which will look at options, financial implications, and potential funding sources for the venture.

“The focus seems to be primarily on our satellite rinks where there is seating along the sides,” Mauro explained. “It doesn’t include the Fort William Gardens, which seems to be well taken care of with the high glass around the sides.”

The satellite arenas include Neebing, Delaney, Port Arthur, Grandview and Current River.

In a memo to council on January 15, 2020 the General Manager of Community Services Kelly Robertson indicated that it would cost an estimated $8,750 to install the netting at the above rinks for a total cost of $52,500.

Additionally, the cost may increase based on height of facility roof and need for full retraction for activities such as concerts, as well as possible requirements for engineering review.

The motion calls for staff back by the end of January 2022.