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PG’s new downtown pool supported by $10 million government investment

Both Federal and Provincial Governments are offering Prince George the largest infrastructure investment the city has seen in a decade.

The City of Prince George’s new downtown pool project will be receiving 10 million dollars from the Community Culture and Recreation Infrastructure stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

“The new pool will be a showpiece for our downtown; it will enhance accessibility to recreation programs, and provide jobs both in construction and operation. Due to our innovative Downtown Renewable Energy System, the new pool will also be energy-efficient and an exceptional example for British Columbia and Canada on how to provide aquatic services with renewable energy in a northern community,” said Lyn Hall, Mayor of Prince George.

Modelling conducted as part of the funding application shows heating the new pool with the City’s Downtown Renewable Energy System will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 95% compared to natural gas.

The Downtown Renewable Energy System provides heat sourced from wood waste at Lakeland Mills.

However, the 10 million dollar investment represents just less than 25% of the project’s 42 million dollar budget.

Pool design and construction will take an estimated $35 million, while the remaining $7 million will be used to purchase the new site, and fund demolition operations.

The new downtown pool will be approximately 3,588 square metres (38,602 square feet) and will be built on 7th Avenue, between Dominion and Quebec Streets.

Crews will be mobilizing on the site of the new pool and starting excavation by the end of the month.

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Justin Madu
Justin Madu
Justin is an anchor and reporter with MyPGNow. Born in Kelowna, he has lived in Prince George for over fifteen years. He is a graduate of the UNBC English BA program.

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