Federal government, Alberta announce funding for ‘net-zero’ aquatic facility

by Dave Flaherty | August 26, 2020 10:20 am

The federal government and Province of Alberta have announced funding for a new aquatic facility in Drayton Valley.

A new aquatic facility is one of 20 projects which will receive funding from the federal government and the Province of Alberta.

In Drayton Valley, the funding will be used to build a new ‘net-zero’ aquatic facility, including a six-lane pool, 25 m (82 ft) lap pool, leisure pool, and lazy river. It will also have a steam room, hot tub, multi-purpose room, and change rooms.

The facility will be heated with waste heat recovered from a nearby hockey arena, giving it a net-zero energy balance. This use of renewable energy will cause no harmful emissions while also significantly reducing long-term operating costs.

“As a swimmer and lover of aquatic sports, I am excited to see this project get under way. This facility will benefit the entire Drayton Valley community, giving people of all ages a place to have fun, exercise, and develop an important life skill. The heating system, fueled with renewable energy, will contribute to lowering emissions,” said Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.

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