Scotia Pool making a splash in Bible Hill
News Release
Bill Casey, Member of Parliament for Cumberland – Colchester, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, today announced a $97,000 non-repayable contribution to the Scotia Pool Society through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150). The society is installing energy efficiency upgrades to the pool for improved operation of the facility.
The funding announced today will enable the Scotia Pool Society to install a solar blanket, solar panels, pool dehumidification, air conditioning unit, heat exchanger, and LED lighting. Other capital upgrades such as painting, engineering and design work are also part of this renovation project. Installation of a propane boiler system has already been completed.
A volunteer board oversees the daily management of the pool which provides a variety of programming including instruction in all levels of swim and leadership, family and lane swims, aquatic fitness, rehabilitation therapy, as well as swim team, parent classes and group rentals. These new upgrades will improve the overall user experience at the pool and make it easier for the countless volunteers who help run the facility.
This project is also being supported by Efficiency Nova Scotia with a contribution of $12,265.
The Government of Canada remains committed to working with the Province of Nova Scotia to create jobs, strengthen the middle class, and grow the Atlantic Canadian economy. Today’s announcement forms part of the Atlantic Growth Strategy’s commitment to drive economic growth in the region.
Quotes
“This important project builds on the Government of Canada’s commitment to economic growth in Atlantic Canada through recreational infrastructure improvements and clean growth technology. Investing in facilities that promote physical activity and environmental sustainability in our communities creates a lasting legacy for generations to come.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
“Recreational infrastructure is a key component of healthy living in communities. The Scotia Pool Society’s commitment to excellence is reflected in the high quality of volunteers who help to manage this community asset. The Government of Canada is pleased to support clean growth improvements to a cherished facility in the Bible Hill community.
- Bill Casey, Member of Parliament for Cumberland – Colchester
“Efficiency Nova Scotia is pleased to help nonprofits like the Scotia Pool Society invest in energy efficient upgrades that will benefit their entire community. This project is a fine example of how we can lower energy costs and reduce our impact on the planet.”
- Stephen MacDonald, Chief Executive Officer at EfficiencyOne, operators of Efficiency Nova Scotia
“The Scotia Pool Society is a nonprofit society which operates the only full size, warm water swimming pool which offers rehabilitation and recreational swimming opportunities for the residents of our community. The Society is thrilled and thankful to receive ACOA funding which enables the Society to upgrade the heating and ventilation system to a more efficient, cleaner operating system which will reduce operating costs to make the pool more sustainable for years to come.”
- Glenda Bower, Chair, Scotia Pool Society
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Contacts
Alex Smith
Director of Communications and Outreach
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Phone: 902-426-9417 / 902-830-3839 (cell)
E-mail: alex.smith@canada.ca
Glenda Bower
Chair
Scotia Pool Society
Phone: 902-305-2350 (cell)
E-mail: gebnlb@eastlink.ca
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