Junction East Project Gets Support for Net Zero Feasibility Study

Across the country, Canadians are feeling the impacts of climate change. The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in community initiatives that cut pollution and design efficient local infrastructure.

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources and Taneen Rudyk, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, announced a $61,800 investment through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) for a feasibility study to support the development of Junction East, Greater Sudbury’s new library and art gallery.

The now-completed feasibility study evaluated the environmental and financial performance of various green building technologies, including district energy, ground-source heat pumps, rooftop solar photovoltaics, building automation systems, high building envelope performance and rainwater harvesting. The study investigated various green building certifications and estimated embodied greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to assist the architectural team in selecting low-impact and environmentally preferable materials and products. 

Junction East will bring together a modern central library for the Greater Sudbury Public Library system, the Art Gallery of Sudbury and the Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association. Its location
next to the Sudbury Theatre Centre will create a central cultural campus that will become a destination for residents and visitors alike.

The Junction East project supports our community’s commitment to accessibility, environmental sustainability, multiculturalism, social inclusion and culture. The project also aligns with the goals set out in the Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) and Multi-year Accessibility Plan.

For more information on Junction East and the City’s other Large Projects, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/largeprojects. 

Quotes

"The City of Greater Sudbury appreciates the generous support of our federal partners as we work to construct a net-zero carbon, highly efficient building. The City is committed to sustainability, and this funding demonstrates confidence in the Junction East project and helps us to achieve the community's climate change goals."
– Mayor of Greater Sudbury.

“Our government is pleased to support sustainable infrastructure in communities across Canada. Today’s investment is an important step in the development of a net-zero art gallery and library in the City of Greater Sudbury. This is a great example of community-driven innovation and climate action.”
– The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources

“Local governments own sixty percent of the country’s infrastructure. With support from the Green Municipal Fund, municipalities of all sizes are implementing smart sustainable solutions to improve their infrastructure. Just like the City of Greater Sudbury, who has taken the necessary steps to ensure the optimum approach for energy performance of the Junction East project. Together, we are building resilient communities, accelerating the path to net-zero and helping achieve Canada’s climate goals."
– Taneen Rudyk, FCM President

Background

The Green Municipal Fund, administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, is funded through an endowment by the Government of Canada. GMF helps local governments switch to sustainable practices faster. Its unique mix of funding, resources and training gives municipalities the tools they need to build resiliency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For more information, visit https://greenmunicipalfund.ca/.