THE In cooperation with the Federal Government and the province of BC on Monday, City of Abbotsford announced that the construction as part of the project for recovery and optimization (optimization (Hero) in the Abbotsford Recreation Center) begins in the Abbotsford Recreation Center (ARC). This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and at the same time to improve air quality, sustainability and customer experience of this basic food community.
The ARC Hero project includes the retrofitting of the existing HLK system of the facility to connect all heating systems in the entire building. This retrofitting captures waste heat from the water center and arena and is distributed to other areas that require warming, which reduces energy consumption and reduces carbon pollution. These improvements are expected to reduce the energy consumption of the system by an estimated 40% and greenhouse gas emissions by 70%. In addition to optimizing energy consumption, these upgrades offer better ventilation and more consistent temperatures in the pool area.
Construction begins this week and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. The ARC remains open and ready for operation during the entire construction period. All program or space disorders are communicated to users about the signage on site, the city's website, on social media and via the Direct2Rec Recreation Programing website. Further information on the ARC Hero project can be found at www.abbotsford.ca/arc-hero.
In addition to the upgrades of heat optimization and energy efficiency, this project also includes improvements to the accessibility of the wheelchair pool lifts, which were completed in autumn 2023. These improvements ensure that people with mobility problems can navigate independently and safely in the rooms. This ARC HERO project is partly carried out by an investment of more than 4.45 million dollars by the Canadian government as part of the GICB program (Green and Inclusive Community Building) and an investment of 4.2 million US dollars the province of BC financed through the growth communion fund.
Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Saving and Minister, who is responsible for the Canada of Pacific Economic Development on behalf of Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister for Housing, Infrastructure and Communities: “The modern leisure infrastructure is essential and sustainable . Upgrades to the Abbotsford Recreation Center increase accessibility and at the same time reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We will continue to work with our partners and invest in projects that build on safe, supportive and welcome common rooms across the country. “
Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Housing and Local Affairs, said: “The construction of the Abbotsford Recreation Center (ARC) will improve the health of people and the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing our CO2 footprint. The province will continue to work with all government levels on projects that help to build strong, healthy and sustainable communities and to make a real difference in the life of people. “
Ross Siemens, Mayor of Abbotsford, said: “The Abbotsford Recreation Center is an extremely popular and well -used facility that contributes significantly to the health and livelihood of our community. These upgrades by the ARC Hero project will not only help us to significantly reduce our CO2 footprint, but also to create a more comfortable experience for the residents of the largest leisure facility in our community. This project corresponds to the commitment of the Abbotsford city council for ecological and financial sustainability. We are grateful to the government of Canada and the province of BC for their support in achieving this innovative project. “
