By Thomas Doucet

CleanBC Funding

Prince George set to receive millions for Kin Centre upgrades

May 30, 2022 | 4:07 PM

PRINCE GEORGE—The City is set to receive $3,259,518 in funding from the CleanBC Communities Fund.

The money will be put to use at the Kin Centre Arenas by adding a heat recovery system to the ammonia plant. The arenas will also see upgrades made to the facility’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

The project is set to cost $4,445,000 with the difference being paid for by the city.

“I would like to thank the Province and the Government of Canada for this important investment in key infrastructure at the Kin Arenas,” said Andy Beesely, Director of Recreation and Events. “Ice usage in Prince George is at an all-time high and this investment will mean residents will have smooth running, low emission technology safely and efficiently running the facility, which will not only benefit Prince George residents, but the whole region.”

The city says that the refrigeration plant at the Kin Centre is near the end of its estimated service life causing lower efficiency and higher operating costs.

Community

Prince George celebrates the 325 anniversary of the Sikh faith

1h ago

Fort Nelson Wildfire

Prince George Fire Centre the "primary risk" according to B.C. Government

May 17, 2024

TRAMPOLINE WESTERNS

Liam Bowe looks to jump to new heights at Trampoline Gymnastics Canada Cup

May 17, 2024

The upgrade is also needed to bring the facility in line with current technical Safety BC Regulations for refrigeration plant systems stemming from the arena ammonia leak in 2017 in Fernie, BC.

The city says the project will have several benefits including:

• Replace aging chiller equipment with newer, longer lasting models.
• Meet current safety recommendations set out by Technical Safety BC for ammonia refrigeration plant equipment.
• Reduce the ammonia charge by approximately 70 percent.
• Include a heat recovery system to capture and divert waste heat back into the facility offsetting natural gas consumption by 77 percent.
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 73 percent.
• Reduce water consumption by an estimated 765,000 US gallons (equivalent to an Olympic-sized swimming pool).