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Federal government announces $19M for Science World upgrades in B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 04 Jul, 2024 09:49 AM

Infrastructure Canada says $19 million in upgrades to Vancouver's Science World will increase the facility's lifespan and reduce its energy consumption by more than 40 per cent.

The federal government says the money will go toward repairing Science World's geodesic dome, the building envelope, and fixes to its heating, electrical and ventilation systems.

We are so thankful to the team at @INFC_eng for the $19M in funding which will support critical infrastructure upgrades, reduce our energy consumption and increase accessibility in the dome. Read more at the link. https://t.co/jgiN3UoRhz
— Science World (@scienceworldca) July 4, 2024

The funding was announced Wednesday by Minister Harjit Sajjan and Science World president Tracie Redies in Vancouver.

We're back at @ScienceWorldca! In 2022, we invested $10 million for upgrades to the iconic dome.

Now, we're adding $19 million to retrofit the facility for energy efficiency & accessibility. We're securing Science World's future, inspiring generations of youth to come.🌟 pic.twitter.com/HyVfGYc5Xs
— Harjit Sajjan (@HarjitSajjan) July 4, 2024

Infrastructure Canada says in a statement the money will also go to re-opening Science World's theatre and add accessibility improvements to the facility.

The statement says it was originally built for Expo '86 as a "temporary signature site," and calls the upgrades "long needed."

The federal governments says the money is coming from its Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program, and the upgrades will cut Science World's greenhouse-gas emissions and reduce its energy consumption by 42 per cent.

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