Penticton – Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, and His Worship Julius Bloomfield, Mayor of the City of Penticton, announced a joint investment of more than $1.9 million to support upgrades to the local recreation centre.
The funding announced for the existing Penticton Community Recreation Centre will upgrade HVAC equipment and heat recovery, and will improve the swimming pool’s heat retention. The project will reduce natural gas and water use, lower the facility’s greenhouse gas emissions by up to 60%, and improve occupant comfort.
Project upgrades will also improve heat pumps, install low-flow water fixtures, replace water heaters with high-efficiency condensing units, repurpose recovered heat, and other related works to create healthy, green and self-sustaining communities. By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country’s economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
“Recreation centres are at the heart of inclusive, sustainable and welcoming communities where people want to live, work and raise a family. Upgrades to the Penticton Community Recreation Centre will offer a safe gathering space for local residents, reduce green house gas emissions and contribute to a more energy efficient and sustainable community for decades to come.” – Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities