Project

CARI COMPLEX AQUATIC/ARENA FACILITY (BELL ALIANT CENTRE)

Location:
Charlottetown, PE

Owner:
Charlottetown Area Recreation Inc.

Construction Cost:
$18,000,000

Date Completed:
Fall 2003

Client:
Davison, Seamone, Rickard, Adams Architects Inc.

Summary

This project includes the construction of two (2) ice surfaces, competitive pool, recreational pool, and leasable space. The delivery of this project is through the fast-track process with work onsite started and design continuing. A geothermal heat transfer HVAC system was incorporated in the mechanical systems. This allowed the transfer of heating/cooling energies within the facility to minimize requirement of external energy sources. It also incorporated a geothermal well water system to supplement heating/cooling requirements.

MCA Consultants Inc. were the prime mechanical consultant.

Services Provided

  • Plumbing
  • Heating
  • Ventilation
  • Air Conditioning
  • Pool Water Treatment System
  • Refrigeration Plant
  • Automatic Controls

Key Design Elements

  • Pool Water Treatment

Sustainability

  • Geothermal Heat Transfer System
  • Energy Recovery from Refrigeration Plant
  • Energy Recovery Ventilation System