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The qplex is a 75,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose Wellness, Recreation and Conference Centre spanning roughly 16 acres. With the addition of the qplex to the existing nature trails, soccer fields, tennis courts and baseball diamond, this dedicated sports and recreation area will total roughly 79 acres.
Scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2010, this will be the largest infrastructure project in the history of the Town of Quispamsis.
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Centralized in the Kennebecasis Valley, the facility will be located adjacent to the existing Quispamsis Recreation Centre between Vincent Road and Meenan`s Cove Road, and will be easily accessible from Provincial Route 119 (Gondola Point Arterial).
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Key Features
- NHL size ice surface with separate players entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating areas
- See-through rink boards
- Heated stands with individual seats
- Outdoor family leisure and junior Olympic swimming pool with a capacity for 370 bathers
- YMCA/YWCA child care facility
- 4,000 sq. ft. conference centre
- Three lane indoor walking track
- Playground area adjacent to pool
- 1/2 acre dog park - fenced in off-leash area
- Canteen with healthy food choices
Environmental Considerations
Green design was top of mind to minimize energy consumption and reduce the town`s overall environmental footprint. Specific energy efficient measures were considered and incorporated into the design. As a result, the project has committed to attain Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the Canada Green Building Council.
- Geothermal heat recovery system
- Solar energy for water heating
- Gray water/rain water collection system for ice and pool top ups
- Geo exchange system
- Energy efficient lighting and equipment
- Remediation of Matthew’s Cove Lagoon into wetland area with walking trails and scenic lookout
- Rerouting of Saunders Brook
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