City of Maple Ridge
Canada Mayor: Nicole Read-
Population 76052
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Area 266.78km 2
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GDP N/AN/A
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Targets by N/A N/Aemission
Maple Ridge Leisure Centre retrofit. This project included life-cycle cost effective and environmentally sustainable solutions for replacing or retrofitting key components of the central heating system and the natatorium ventilation/dehumidification. The facility underwent a number of extensive energy efficiency improvements, including an exhaust air reclaim system, a dehumidification reclaim system, filter and pump room air conditioning, a solar heating system with 24 solar collection panels, a new hot water heating system pump and the retrofitting of the second pump impeller. The District\'s Leisure Centre is a model for the community and for future municipal building renovations and capital construction projects. This project together with the District\'s Information Services new technology upgrades was the successful recipient of the Community Energy Association\'s 2010 award in the Corporate Operations category.
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Maple Ridge embraces the E3 Fleet Program. By the end of 2010, 27 of 40 small transportation vehicles in the municipal fleet were replaced with hybrid vehicles. From mid-2006 until the end of 2009, The District has saved 48,600 litres of fuel and eliminated 115 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of incorporating hybrid vehicles into the fleet.
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Following two years of expansion and renovations, the ribbon was finally cut on Fire Hall No. 1 on June 25, 2010. Renovations to the building have created much needed space for the fire crews, fire department administrative offices, the District\\\'s emergency operations centre, and a large training room.
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Energy consumption is costly. To reduce the environmental and financial costs associated with energy consumption the District of Maple Ridge is actively looking for ways to decrease the amount of energy used corporately.
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Opening in May 1990, the building originally served as a Provincial Courthouse and was acquired by the District in 2004. Renovations began in 2005 to accommodate a number of community safety related services such as community policing, the RCMP auxiliary program, District Bylaws Department and the Ridge Meadows Youth Justice Advocacy Program. Over 180 volunteers involved in community safety initiatives are located out of this facility.
The Randy Herman Community Safety Building renovation was designed and constructed under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Commercial Interiors rating system. The building has a number of green building features in its achievement of LEED Silver Certification.
Re-Using Existing Materials - 90% of the doors and frames were re-used; benches and millwork have been re-used or refurbished. The resilient flooring in the RCMP gym is made from recycled tires and other rubbers. 92% of the waste on site was recycled.
Healthy Building Materials - the carpet is made from recycled content and is Green Guard certified. All paints and adhesives have low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC\\\'s). All new doors and millwork are made from wood that does not contain urea formaldehyde.
Water Reduction Strategies - Low flow fixtures were installed in all new changerooms and washrooms. Water closets now use 4.0 litres per flush vs. the standard 6.0 litres per flush. Faucets now use 1.9 litres per minute aerators vs. the standard 8.3 litres per minute.
Energy Reduction Strategies - All T12 ballast and incandescent light fixtures were replaced with more energy efficient T8 or compact fluorescent fixtures. T8 lights use four times less energy than a T12!
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The District\\\'s Information Services staff adopted cost effective new technology which is considered a best practice for its impact on corporate operations and the environment. Using terminal services in combination with thin client hardware provides significant savings in terms of cost of equipment, maintenance, downtime, installing and updating software, and environmental impact. This project together with the retrofitting of the District\\\'s Leisure Centre was the successful recipient of the Community Energy Association\\\'s 2010 award in the Corporate Operations category.
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Adopted provincial solar hot water ready regulation requiring most new single family homes to be built to accommodate future installation of solar hot water systems for water heating.
Read More Read LessThe policy focuses on the minimization of energy consumption where feasible/cost-effective, and asks that energy consumption information is reviewed prior to decision making that will have an impact on corporate energy consumption, as well as the practice of reviewing corporate operations to identify and implement energy efficiencies. It also advises employees to apply energy consumption best practices throughout the workday.
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The Revitalization Tax Exemption Program was established by bylaw to:
a. Encourage residential investment to diversify housing options, to increase density in
Maple Ridge\\\'s Town Centre, and to provide a larger base of residents to support Commercial
activities;
b. Encourage Commercial investment to create a strong local economy and expand employment opportunities for citizens;
c. Increase pedestrian traffic with added residential and Commercial activity, both to
support local business, and to enhance safety;
d. Encourage and support the use of environmentally sustainable building construction
methods and materials, and encourage energy efficiency and alternative
technologies.
Mayor Nicole ReadCity of Maple Ridge, Canada
