“At 24,000-square-feet, the Kimberley Conference and Athletic Training Centre is the largest facility of its kind in “The Kimberley Conference and Athletic Training Centre marks the long-term realization of an entire community’s effort,” says Mayor Jim Ogilvie. “So many people and organizations held a crucial role in determining the success of this building, and everyone involved deserves huge congratulations. It has been an amazing collaborative process”. All levels of government and several local companies worked together and supported the project with money, materials, and labour – building on budget and on time. The project focused on using 95% of local labour and materials from BC’s workforce. “They’ve contributed to a more sustainable and accessible facility that profiles
As a $7 million investment, the meeting facility is positioned as an apex of innovation, recreation and sustainability in a region committed to healthy lifestyle. The Centre exceeds the Model National Energy Code by more than 30 per cent, and offers meeting packages designed to lower its carbon footprint. Also housing a high-performance Paralympic training centre, the dry land training facility compliments the City’s multiple sporting venues for sledge hockey, wheelchair curling, ParaNordic skiing and ParaAlpine speed training run; embracing the culture and core commitments to provide incomparable experiences and accessibility to everyone. The unveiling was attended by a number of high-profile community members, among them included MLA Kootenay East Bill Bennett, Mayor Jim Ogilvie, Paralympic silver medalist Josh Dueck, Member of the Order of Canada Jerry Johnston who is also a recipient of the International Paralympic Order recognizing his work in adaptive skiing, and a video message from Honourable Stephanie Cadieux, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. The official Grand Opening included an inaugural ceremony, facility tour, demonstration of the Athlete Training Facility by Josh Dueck and entertainment provided by More about the Opened on November 25, 2010, the Kimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre is a state-of-the-art, multi-use meeting and sports training facility constructed entirely of locally harvested BC timber. Designed to exceed Model National Energy Code, the Centre showcases |
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Contact: Tim Grenier, Mgr 250-427-6802
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