Feds contribute $4.4 million to improve HVAC system at Abbotsford Recreation Centre

ABBOTSFORD — The federal government will invest $4.45 million to make improvements to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre.

In a news release from the federal government, the heat recovery and optimization project at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre is set to make the building more energy efficient and decrease greenhouse gas emissions, after an investment of more than $4.45 million from the federal government.

Announced by Minister Harjit S. Sajjan and Mayor Ross Siemens, the project will enhance the air quality, accessibility, and sustainability of the community facility.

It involves enhancing wheelchair lifts to improve accessibility and ensuring that individuals with mobility challenges can navigate spaces independently and safely. Additionally, it includes retrofitting the current HVAC system, and connecting all heating systems to facilitate more efficient sharing of thermal energy throughout the facility. These upgrades are projected to lower the facility’s energy consumption by an estimated 41.37 per cent and greenhouse gas emissions by 455 tonnes annually, generating important energy savings.