OHSWEKEN, ON, May 21, 2024
/CNW/ - The federal government is investing more than $2.8 million to help make the Six Nations
Polytechnic's (SNP) campus more energy efficient and accessible.
This investment was announced by Minister Sean Fraser and SNP President and CEO
Rebecca Jamieson.
This project will replace the current geothermal heating system,
reclad the exterior façade, install high-efficiency boilers, and
replace more than 400 light and electrical fixtures with LED and
energy efficient units – all of which will bring down the campus'
expenses. It will also add three concrete ramps to entries and
exits, install accessible levers to all interior doors, and
modernize the current accessible elevator. Finally, the campus will
also purchase a 150 kilo-Watt backup generator in case of a power
outage.
Six Nations Polytechnic provides community-based Indigenous
knowledge, education, and skills training through high-school and
post-secondary programs that include literacy and essential skills,
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math),
apprenticeships and professional development.
Quotes
"I am incredibly proud of this partnership with Six Nations
Polytechnic and the impact that it will have. In Ontario, and across Canada, we will keep working with community
organizations like SNP to support all that they do."
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities
"The upgrades to SNP's Six Nations Campus, made possible by the
GICB program, will significantly contribute to campus
sustainability while supporting our commitment to providing a
welcoming, accessible and healthy learning environment."
Rebecca Jamieson, President
and CEO, Six Nations Polytechnic
Quick Facts
- The federal government is investing $2,800,125 in this project through the Green and
Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.
- These improvements are expected to reduce the facility's energy
consumption by an estimated 29.9% and greenhouse gas emissions by
140 tonnes annually.
- The GICB program was created in support of Canada's Strengthened Climate Plan: A Healthy
Environment and a Healthy Economy. It is supporting the Plan's
first pillar by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing
energy efficiency, and helping develop higher resilience to climate
change.
- The program is providing $1.5
billion over five years towards green and accessible
retrofits, repairs or upgrades.
- At least 10% of funding is allocated to projects serving First
Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, including Indigenous
populations in urban centres.
- The application period for the Green and Inclusive Community
Buildings Program is now closed.
Associated Links
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gicb-bcvi/index-eng.html
Strengthened Climate Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html
Federal infrastructure investments in Ontario
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-on-eng.html
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