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Town of Newmarket LEED Silver Operations Centre

Type of initiative FCM Green Municipal Fund - Capital Project
Sector Energy
Project value$23,694,375
Project Type Capital Project
Sub Sector Building – New – with Renewable energy
Grant amount$300,000
Program type GMF
Municipality Town of Newmarket, ON
Loan amount$2,000,000
Status Fully Disbursed
Population 87,942
Project timeline 2008 - 2010
Project number 10087

Description

The Town of Newmarket will combine two inadequately sized public works facilities into a single operations centre to be built in accordance with LEED Silver certification guidelines. The design for the centre, consisting of the operations centre itself, a greenhouse, a salt-and-sand storage shed, a works yard, and parking areas, shows an energy use reduction of 48.9 per cent compared with a similar facility reference under the Model National Energy Code for Buildings. Energy savings will be achieved by installing a ground-source heat pump and heat-recovery system. Office windows will be able to open for ventilation and fresh-air intake based on carbon dioxide sensors in the cafeteria. The building will also feature solar heating for all domestic hot water; extensive use of natural light, occupancy sensors to manage electrical lighting, and a combination of reflective and green roofing. Further, to reduce the heat-island effect of necessary parking space, only a portion of the grounds will be paved; the use of gravel and landscape plantings in the remaining areas will help with overall cooling. The innovative design of the site, which also minimizes impacts to nearby residents and natural areas, will be submitted for national architectural design awards and is expected to receive favourable attention from related trade publications.
(Project description from original funding application)

Project results

Environmental outcomes

  • Reduced energy use
  • Renewable energy generation
  • Reduced water consumption
  • Improved stormwater management
  • Use of green cleaning program
  • Promotion of eco-friendly transportation
  • Urban sprawl management
  • Use of sustainable practices
  • Biodiversity and ecosystem protection
  • Decreased heat island effect
  • Reduced noise pollution

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
  • Improved public education or awareness
  • Promotion of a sustainable lifestyle
  • Development of local programs
  • Increased civic engagement in community issues

Economic outcomes

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

Lessons learned

  • Stakeholder and community engagement
  • Communication & coordination
  • Data and reporting
  • Resources
  • Technical – Project specific

Applicant

Town of Newmarket, ON