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The City of London's Canada Games Aquatic Centre Renewal and Energy Retrofit

Type of initiative FCM Green Municipal Fund - Capital Project
Sector Energy
Project value$4,276,900
Project Type Capital Project
Sub Sector Building – Existing – Energy efficiency
Grant amount$304,800
Program type GMF
Municipality City of London, ON
Loan amount$3,048,000
Status Fully Disbursed
Population 422,324
Project timeline 2014 - 2014
Project number 13033

Description

The City of London’s Canada Games Aquatic Centre (CGAC) will undergo significant retrofits to improve its energy efficiency. Completed in 1991 and having hosted more than 8.5 million users, the facility is in need of significant updating and system replacement. A proposed redesign of existing systems and energy-efficient equipment such as a new HVAC and lighting system, automation controls, and improving the pool’s mechanical and filtration components is expected to reduce energy consumption by 5,835 GJ per year (37 per cent) and cut utility costs by $87,000 in the first year. Energy demand will be managed through an ongoing commissioning and optimizing process, allowing managers to adapt to changes in operating parameters over time. By incorporating the operational cost savings expected through these retrofits, the city anticipates a 15-year payback period for this capital investment. (Project description from original funding application)

Project results

  • 201 tonnes of GHG emissions avoided
  • 4661 GJ of energy savings per year

Environmental outcomes

  • Reduced energy use
  • Reduced or avoided GHG emissions
  • Reduced water consumption
  • Improved indoor air quality

Social outcomes

  • Protection/improvement of public human health
  • Increased public safety and security
  • Increased opportunities for physical activity
  • Increased opportunities for recreational activities
  • Improved service delivery and/or level or service
  • Improved public education or awareness
  • Community revitalization

Economic outcomes

  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • Increased service life
  • New or improved revenue streams
  • Increased tourism
  • Increased municipal attraction
  • Use of feasibility tools

Lessons learned

  • Stakeholder and community engagement
  • Council support/buy-in
  • Communication & coordination
  • Data and reporting
  • Resources

Applicant

City of London, ON