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Town of Quispamsis QPlex Wellness and Conference Centre

Type of initiative FCM Green Municipal Fund - Capital Project
Sector Energy
Project value$19,866,000
Project Type Capital Project
Sub Sector Building – New – Energy efficiency
Grant amount$300,000
Program type GMF
Municipality Town of Quispamsis, NB
Loan amount$2,000,000
Status Fully Disbursed
Population 18,768
Project timeline 2009 - 2011
Project number 10092

Description

The Town of Quispamsis will build the QPlex Wellness and Conference Centre, a central, community-supported, multipurpose recreational building. The town expects to meet LEED Gold guidelines for the project, based on an initial forecast energy savings of 61.3 per cent relative to a similar building reference under the Model National Energy Code for Buildings. All planning has considered how to save energy and minimize the impacts on the surrounding natural landscape. The site selection process chose land that was already cleared, which is the least intrusive option. A geothermal heating and cooling system will divert recovered heat from the ice plant to heat the building, heat water for the building’s domestic supply and ice-making, and warm the outdoor pool. An enhanced building envelope, together with passive solar orientation, will reduce heat losses and gains through the roof, walls and windows. High-efficiency heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and occupancy sensors will be used throughout to minimize energy consumption, and a stormwater management pond and several water-conserving measures will reduce the draw on well water. As one of only a handful buildings in New Brunswick built to LEED guidelines, the town expects that the QPlex project will generate interest in green buildings from investors, builders and potential occupants.
(Project description from original funding application)

Project results

Environmental outcomes

  • Reduced energy use
  • Renewable energy generation
  • Reduced or avoided GHG emissions
  • Reduced water consumption
  • Improved stormwater management
  • Promotion of eco-friendly transportation
  • Use of sustainable practices

Social outcomes

  • Protection/improvement of public human health
  • Increased opportunities for physical activity
  • Increased opportunities for recreational activities
  • Increased social inclusion
  • Promotion of a sustainable lifestyle
  • Development of local programs

Economic outcomes

  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • Innovative financing
  • Increased tourism
  • Local spending/consumption

Lessons learned

  • Stakeholder and community engagement
  • Communication & coordination
  • Resources
  • External factors

Applicant

Town of Quispamsis, NB