A big investment is being made into the Comox Community Centre.
The federal government and Mayor Nicole Minions announced a joint investment of more than $485,000 to modernize the Comox Community Centre.
Through this investment, the Centre will become more energy efficient and emit less greenhouse gases.
Gas-fired domestic hot water heating systems will be upgraded to more energy efficient electric heat pumps.
Existing inefficient lighting will be upgraded to LED technology producing increased lighting at a fraction of the cost.
Gas-fired rooftop units, which are a type of heat, ventilation, and air conditioning unit typically used on a facility, will be upgraded to electric atmospheric heat pumps, thereby reducing GHG emissions.
The Comox Community Centre provides a variety of recreation and cultural programs to suit all lifestyles, ages, and interests.
It is equipped with a fitness studio, a multi-purpose hall, a gymnasium, and meeting rooms.
The Town’s goal is to achieve near net-zero emissions by 2030 and modernizing the Community Centre is the next step to making this goal a reality.