Bedford 4 Pad Ice Arena Complex
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Capital Project
Sector
Energy
Project value$39,220,000
Project Type
Capital Project
Sub Sector
Building – New – Energy efficiency
Grant amount$400,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
Halifax Regional Municipality, NS
Loan amount$4,000,000
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
439,819
Project timeline
2011 - 2012
Project number
10309
Description
The City of Halifax will build a Four-pad Arena Complex. The 13,404-square meter project will meet the requirements for LEED Silver standard and is the first facility offering four ice surfaces in one location in Nova Scotia. The complex will be cost-effective and environmentally responsible while serving the recreation needs of the community.
Energy efficiency will be obtained through a variety of measures. For example, thermally insulated opaque panels will be installed in the arena spaces to take advantage of natural light while providing a greater thermal resistance than glass. A Cimco ecoChill system will be installed, allowing heat rejected from this chiller plant to be stored and used as required to offset the space heating and domestic water heating requirements of the facility. The estimated energy savings resulting from the proposed measures are designed to be 40% better than the Model National Energy Code for Buildings. This will result in an estimated energy reduction of 11,503 Gigajoules per year.
In addition to accommodating the dominant minor hockey programs, the complex will provide ice services for a variety of groups. For example, it will accommodate typically female dominated sports such as ringette and figure skating, and one arena has been designed especially to accommodate physically challenged groups playing sledge hockey. The complex will also support tourism by hosting sporting events.
(Project description from original funding application)
Applicant
Halifax Regional Municipality, NS