Vancouver Olympic/ Paralympic Centre

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Summary

KEY SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES
•    Legacy facility for the community: to be retrofitted after the Olympics
•    Net Zero green space loss
•    Energy-efficient design: 40% reduction in energy use
•    Efficient water use: 30 % reduction in potable water use
•    Use of FSC certified wood
•    Construction waste management: diversion of 75% of construction waste from the landfill

The Vancouver Olympic/ Paralympic Centre is located in Vancouver’s Riley Park neighbourhood near Queen Elizabeth Park. The new curling facility replaces an aging complex. After 2010, the centre will contain an aquatic centre, competition-sized ice rink, community centre, library, preschool and offices.