Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada and Her Worship Joan Atkinson, Mayor of the District of Mackenzie, announced more than $2.9 million in funding to retrofit the Mackenzie Recreation Centre.
Funding for this project will go towards several energy-efficient upgrades. The installation of a heat pump and solar panels will diminish the centre's reliance on natural gas, leading to reductions in energy consumption and GHG emissions. The arena slab and boards will also be replaced with a new slab that will have the ability to store heat for the winter and ensure that the facility is usable year-round. These improvements will reduce the facility's energy consumption by an estimated 26.8 % and greenhouse gas emissions by 159 tonnes annually.
Once completed, residents of the District of Mackenzie and neighbouring First Nations will have access to a modern, reliable facility to host community activities.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
