Burlington Transit Operations Centre
Background Information:
- Location: Harvester Road, Burlington
- Target: LEED Silver Certification
- Official reopening: December 2010
- The expansion of the operations centre was part of a transit operations centre revitalization project that aimed to renovate and expand the existing 42,860 square feet to 70,822 square feet (3,982 square metres to 6,580 square metres).
- Funding for this $8.6 million project was made possible through the Federal Infrastructure Stimulus Program. Through this program the federal, provincial and municipal government all contribute one third of the funding.
- City breaks ground on Transit Operations Centre expansion. Media release.
Reports
- Report providing a status update on work completed on the Burlington Transit operations centre renewal and expansion project. (TR-22-10)
- Burlington Transit Operations Centre Renewal and Expansion Project – Recommended Additional Items, TT-55/09
- Design and Tender of the Transit Operations Building Expansion, TT/46/0
- Burlington Transit Operations Centre Renewal and Expansion Project – Contract 09-36, TT-36/09
- Burlington Transit Operations Centre Renewal and Expansion Project, TT-27/09
- Environmental Initiatives Quarterly Report
Green Features:
Energy saving measures
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Reflective roofing used in the new additions to reduce the effect of the sun’s rays
Water saving measures
- Storm water management: swales to control water and bioswales/landscaping to treat water
- Water use reduction: no irrigation of landscape, dual flush toilets, and waterless urinals
Waste management/reduction
- 50 – 75 per cent of construction waste diverted from landfill
- Construction materials from regional sources to reduce transportation costs and emissions
- Green housekeeping program utilizing Green Seal certified cleaning products and high recycled content disposable materials
- Recyclable depots throughout building
Other
- Public transport access
- Indoor bus storage will reduce idling and harmful emissions
- Use of certified wood
- Improved indoor air quality: carbon dioxide monitoring, 3 week flush out at completion of construction, and copier rooms exhausted to outdoors
- Low VOC adhesives and sealants, paints and coatings, and carpets
- Ozone Protection: HFC 134A or Isotropic blend
- Enhanced community awareness through educational signs and tours
