Today, The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Her Worship Debora Dueck, Mayor of Tofield, and Reeve Kevin Smook of Beaver County announced a federal investment of $904,298 to support energy efficient retrofits for the Tofield Arena.
The Tofield Arena has been a longstanding facility that provides residents with a space to gather year-round for community events such as winter sports, dance recitals, and graduations. Funding will support the retrofit of the arena for safety and energy efficiency improvements. This includes replacing the refrigerated rink slab and cooling system which will enable the space to continue to host winter activities like hockey and skating. The arena will also benefit from upgrades to its roof insulation.
These improvements are expected to reduce the facility's energy consumption by an estimated 13.6% and greenhouse gas emissions by 81.4 tonnes annually. This work will enable the arena to continue to serve as a space for community members to enjoy a diverse range of recreational services, while reducing its environmental footprint.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
