NOK 348 million. In addition would come temporary facilities, upgrades to Jordal Amfi and post-Olympic reconstruction, bringing the investment costs to NOK 400 million. The bid was eventually cancelled, but politicians have since reaffirmed the need for the construction of more hockey halls in Oslo. In June 2016, the city council of Oslo approved the construction of a new arena on the site. Construction started in January 2017. By the time of its demolition, the arena had served continuously for more than 65 years, with minimal renovation. The new arena is projected to be completed in time for the 2018-19 season. References Bibliography Indoor ice hockey venues in Norway Defunct indoor arenas Olympic ice hockey venues Boxing venues in Norway Sports venues in Oslo Venues of the 1952 Winter Olympics Vålerenga Ishockey 1951 establishments in Norway Sports venues completed in 1951