VANCOUVER — Who needs the “golden arches” when you can see the King Arches go up?
EllisDon, in partnership with Walters Steel, recently announced the installation of the King Arches, the supporting structure for the Freedom Mobile Arch’s iconic canopy.
“Pre-assembled and spliced on a custom truss rack, the installation went smoothly and without a hitch,” the company states.
The Freedom Mobile Arch is a new open-air outdoor entertainment venue located on the grounds of the Pacific National Exhibition’s (PNE) Playland amusement park in Vancouver.
It is projected to seat 10,000 and the canopy, when complete, will have the largest clear span in the world.
“The canopy is incredibly challenging, and the installation is going to be equally as rewarding,” said Brendon Vining, senior project manager with EllisDon, in a statement. “Watching the first structures rise to support the canopy is truly exciting and no small task. It’s been an outstanding example of collaboration and teamwork between EllisDon, EllisDon Forming, and Walters Steel.”
This work marks the first key milestone in canopy roof construction. The first of the 27 pieces was 20 metres long and weighed 16,000 kilograms.
The arches will connect to three concrete buttresses. Upon completion, the King Arches will support the mass timber beams that form the canopy.
The new amphitheatre is slated to open in 2026. It was designed by Revery Architecture.
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