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Title:

Eganville Community Arena GHG Reduction and Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$1,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 18, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

This project will upgrade the Eganville Arena to improve energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Building system improvements will reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing overall facility performance. These upgrades will support the arena’s continued role as a community hub and improve the long‑term sustainability of public recreational infrastructure.

Organization:

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Expected Results:

The project will result in a more energy‑efficient, lower‑carbon, and sustainable Eganville Arena that can continue serving as a vital community gathering space for residents of Bonnechere Valley and the neighboring Pikwàkanagàn First Nation. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs will enhance the arena’s long‑term viability, support climate action goals, and ensure reliable access to recreation, community events, and emergency services for current and future generations.

Location:

Eganville, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

278-2025-2026-Q4-00033

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Corporation of the Municipality of Bonnechere Valley

Program:

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of this program is to improve the condition and broad availability of community buildings across Canada for the benefit of high-needs communities and equity-seeking groups, while also making the buildings ‘greener’ - more energy efficient, lower carbon, resilient, and high performing in the context of climate change. The program focuses explicitly on community buildings with a recognition that these structures and spaces are at the heart of community vitality; they are the places where Canadians gather and mingle, where they access essential services, where they learn and play. The quality and availability of these buildings – along with the services that they provide – make a meaningful difference for fostering inclusion in society and combating systemic inequities. Investments in repairs and construction of infrastructure are also intended to help communities to recover from the impacts of COVID-19 by supporting jobs and economic growth.

Further, the program aligns with Canada’s strengthened climate plan to build and adapt buildings to reduce carbon emissions; and it includes assessment and prompts that seek to quantify GHG emissions reduction, advance best practices in GHG mitigation measures, foster awareness and alignment to green building standards nationally, while encouraging best practices in building design for climate change resilience.

The GICB program will provide eligible recipients with funding for community buildings that will ultimately make them more green (climate focused), improve social inclusion and build back better, while contributing to the economic recovery.