Toronto — The Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre will undergo renovations to create additional space for their programs while making the facility more energy efficient, after a joint investment of more than $1.4 million. This was announced by MP James Maloney and Sonam Lankar, president of the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre.
The Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre offers programs and services that benefit thousands of visitors each year, including youth and seniors. This project will help subdivide the community hall in the centre to create seven new rooms for hosting various programs and activities, including after-school programs; language, dance and music classes; and youth leadership workshops. The project will also create new storage areas and support energy efficient upgrades to the building, such as replacing outdated lighting systems with energy efficient LED lighting and installing automated faucets and flush systems in the washroom that will help reduce energy costs and minimize the facility’s impact on the environment. These improvements are expected to reduce the facility’s energy consumption by an estimated 39.3 percent and greenhouse gas emissions by 32 tonnes annually.