Sixteen Mile Sports Complex | Officially opened ... - Oakville

To have programs and services that areenvironmentallysustainableDid you know?• The Town of Oakvillenow has a portabledrinking water stationproviding chilled, freemunicipal drinking waterfor Oakville events.• The town expanded therecycling program toinclude all major sportsfields. The program willbe phased in all parksover the next three years.• The town resurfaced/reconstructed over 15 kmof town roadways.• Implementation of theEnvironmental StrategicPlan is almost 100 percent completed.• Oakville rainbarrelprogram distributedunites to 1,300 residentsto promote waterconservation.(Region of Halton led,town supported)Key accomplishments• In November, the town reported that energy use at Town Hall was at its lowest level since2001 despite a 50 per cent increase in building occupancy. Town Hall reduced the use ofelectricity by 17.5 per cent, natural gas by 26 per cent and water by 15 per cent over previousyears by improving the building automation system, controlling the maximum and minimumtemperatures, replacing weather stripping and caulking, and installing lighting motionsensors. The improvements cost approximately $365,000 and produced a savings of over$78,700, allowing expenses to be paid for in approximately four years.• In December, the town hosted the Green Building Summit to promote sustainable living.Attendees listened to speakers and vendors from the green building industry, includingalternative energy professionals, green developers and green roof specialists.• The town developed and implemented environmental policies and procedures helping reducethe environmental impact of the town. As part of the Towards Zero Waste program, employeescollected nearly 4,500 kg of batteries at Town Hall. The town also offered a plastic pot andtray recycling pilot program to the community.• The town developed Sustainable Design Guidelines for all new facilities, renovationsand maintenance of all existing facilities. The guidelines, one of the first of its kind for amunicipality, reinforce the town’s commitment to sustainability and compliment the decisionby Council to require all new construction over 500 square metres to be LEED Silver certified.• The upgrades at Kinoak Arena include the replacement of portions of the flat roof with greenroof technology that will improve energy efficiency, air quality and decrease storm waterrun-off.Town of Oakville 2010 Annual Report | 10