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Appleby Ice Centre (twin pad expansion)

Background Information

Appleby Ice Centre Construction

  • Official grand re-opening on December 20, 2010
  • LEED Target: Certified - It is anticipated that the arena will achieve approximately 29 credits under the Canada Green Building Council’s LEED New Construction guideline, allowing the Appleby Ice Centre expansion to be a LEED 'certified' building.
  • The expansion added about 66, 000 square feet of space and includes two 200-foot-by-85 foot rinks with office reception, main lobby and concourse areas.
  • The expansion also includes 5 change rooms for each ice pad, one referee’s room and spectator seating.

Reports

  • Appleby Ice Centre Expansion/Renovation update. CSI-10-10
  • Appleby Ice centre Expansion Update – LEED Sustainable Strategy, Financing and Timelines, PR 7/09
  • Appleby Ice Centre Expansion and Renovation – Tender Award, PR 13/09
  • Memo on Report, Appleby Ice Centre Expansion Report PR 7-09

Green Features:

Energy Saving Measures

  • Reduced environmental impacts resulting from transportation of building materials as 20% of building materials and products were extracted and manufactured within 800 km of the project site.
  • The mechanical and electrical design of the building has allowed an energy savings of 25% above what is required by ASHRAE 90.1-1999. In order to achieve this, the following energy savings measures were used:
    • High efficiency mechanical units installed to reduce electrical and gas consumption.
    • Energy Recovery Systems to allow HVAC systems to recover wasted energy and to pre-condition the building.
    • A white TPO roof to decrease the heat added to the building from the roof and to save cooling costs.
    • Light sensors used in the office and washroom areas to reduce electrical consumption.
    • Energy will be measured and verified to ensure that the building is working as efficiently as possible.
    • Exterior lighting will be “cut off” so that light does not trespass the building grounds. This method is used to decrease light pollution.

Water Saving Measures

  • Reduced burden on wastewater systems
  • Reduce potable water consumption for irrigation by 20% by using low flow washroom fixtures resulting in less water purchased and less water that the Region of Halton is required to treat
    • Low flow toilets
    • Low flow faucets
    • Low flow showers
    • Low flow sink faucets
  • Landscaping includes only drought-resistant, native plants which require no permanent irrigation system.

Waste Management/Reduction

  • Diversion of 76% of construction debris from landfill disposal as separate bins were placed at the consruction site to differentiate waste and recyclable materials.
  • Green housekeeping program utilizing Green Seal certified cleaning products and high recycled content disposable materials.
  • Erosion and sedimentation control were used during construction to prevent dust pollution and water pollution from leaving the site.
  • All materials used (ie: structural steel, doors, concrete, etc.) had, when possible:
    • Recyclable content to minimize the use of virgin materials.
    • Manufactured and extracted locally to minimize pollution caused by transport and to support local manufacturers.

Other

  • Improved indoor air quality
    • To increase the occupants’ well being, SMAQNA’s IAQ (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Indoor Air Quality) measures were used. An example of the methods is that the building HVAC system was protected of any construction debris from transferring to the system.
    • To further increase the occupants’ well being, the building will have a flush out phase. This phase will exhaust all chemicals and dust particles in the air from the building, while replacing it with fresh outdoor air.
  • Building located within 400m of two or more public buses or within 800m of a commuter trail, light rail or subway station having frequent service.
  • Only low VOC adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings are utilized within the building.
  • All carpet in the building will be GreenGaurd Certified to eliminate toxic adhesive gasses from off gassing to the environment to promote a healthy environment.
  • To keep the building “Green” a minimum of 50% of the wood in the building will be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
  • Bicycle storage.
  • Carbon dioxide monitoring sensors and venting controls result in reduced release of greenhouse gases into the building and environment.
  • During building operation, there is a dedicated waste and recycling area for the arena to allow the users of the building to recycle.

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