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Title:

The Green Ice Initiative: Accessible and Sustainable Upgrades to the North Hastings Community Centre

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$1,944,217.24

Agreement Date:

Feb 10, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

This project will upgrade the North Hastings Community Centre to improve safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency. Planned renovations include modernizing arena systems and adding accessible washroom facilities to support inclusive use of the facility. These improvements will enhance access to affordable recreational opportunities, support active lifestyles, and ensure the continued operation of a vital community space serving residents of all ages and abilities.

Organization:

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Expected Results:

The project will result in a safer, more energy‑efficient, and fully accessible community recreation facility that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and eliminates environmental risk associated with outdated systems. Improved accessibility will enable equitable participation for individuals with disabilities and other underserved residents, while lower operating costs and enhanced environmental performance will strengthen the facility’s long‑term viability, support affordable recreation, and reinforce its role as an inclusive, resilient community hub for the Town of Bancroft.

Location:

Bancroft, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

278-2025-2026-Q4-00048

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Recipient's Legal Name:

Town of Bancroft

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.