Laval — Residents of Laval and the surrounding area will have a new place to meet and enjoy their favorite activities, thanks to a joint investment of $25 million by the federal government and the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal to support the construction of a new energy-efficient community centre in the heart of the Chomedey district.
Announced by the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, the Laval community complex will benefit the community by providing residents with a modern, green venue for a multitude of community, recreational, cultural and sporting activities. A prosperous economy needs strategic investments in green infrastructure to build a sustainable future for Canadians, with access to good jobs, while limiting the impact on the local environment.
The new community complex will include a sports complex with a double gymnasium, a theatre with a stage, space for social services, a library, offices and conference rooms. A large-scale photovoltaic system integrated into the building, together with state-of-the-art heat pumps, will also enable the building to produce and obtain renewable energy, with zero carbon emissions.
This state-of-the-art eco-energy and net-zero carbon infrastructure will further enhance citizens’ awareness of sustainable development, while strengthening the community’s climate resilience.
The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program aims to improve the places where Canadians work, learn, play, live and gather, by reducing pollution, cutting costs and supporting thousands of good jobs.
Through green and other improvements to existing public community buildings and new construction in underserved communities, these investments will help ensure that community facilities are inclusive, accessible and long-lived, while also helping Canada meet its carbon-neutral goals by 2050.
“Community buildings are at the heart of Canadian cities and municipalities. The funds announced today will go towards the construction of a new, modern, energy-efficient complex where Laval residents can come together to move, socialize and play. The construction of new, environmentally-friendly buildings will help Canadians create healthier, more vibrant communities, while helping to build a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.” – Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities