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Grand River Transit North Depot Expansion at 250 Strasburg Road, Kitchener Targeted LEED Silver

Type of initiative FCM Green Municipal Fund - Capital Project
Sector Energy
Project value$47,505,000
Project Type Capital Project
Sub Sector Building – New – Energy efficiency
Grant amount$500,000
Program type GMF
Municipality Regional Municipality of Waterloo, ON
Loan amount$7,500,000
Status Fully Disbursed
Population 630,000
Project timeline 2011 - 2015
Project number 11004

Description

To meet the demands of a growing population, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo expanded its existing fleet from 162 to 250 buses. A new facility was built to maintain the larger fleet. The new 110,000-square-foot building incorporates several passive design features and energy-efficiency technologies. It was built with the objective of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification and actually achieved LEED Gold designation.
The project’s energy-efficient design and renewable energy production result in energy cost savings of 73.9 per cent when compared to the Model National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB) reference building.
The expanded transit facility contributes to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation. In addition, it allows the Municipality to improve its transit service, helping to meet its objective of a 17 per cent transit modal share by 2031, as identified in its Regional Transportation Master Plan.
(As per April 22, 2016 announcement)

Project results

  • 341 tonnes of GHG emissions avoided
  • 9422 GJ of energy savings per year

Environmental outcomes

  • Reduced energy use
  • Renewable energy generation
  • Reduced water consumption
  • Improved stormwater management
  • Improved stormwater quality
  • Access to public and alternative transportation
  • Urban sprawl management
  • Use of sustainable practices
  • Minimal environmental impact

Social outcomes

  • Increased public safety and security
  • Increased staff health and safety
  • Improved service delivery and/or level or service
  • Greater civic pride and ownership
  • Heritage conservation
  • Community revitalization
  • Development of local programs

Economic outcomes

  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • Increased service life
  • New or improved revenue streams
  • Increased job creation or retention
  • Increased tourism
  • Local business development or local economy stimulus
  • Local spending/consumption
  • Use of feasibility tools
  • Partnership development

Lessons learned

  • Stakeholder and community engagement
  • Council support/buy-in
  • Communication & coordination
  • Data and reporting
  • Resources
  • External factors
  • Technical – Project specific

Applicant

Regional Municipality of Waterloo, ON