October 25, 2011
Waterloo, Ontario unveils library, sports centre funded by gas tax
The City of Waterloo, Ontario has officially completed the John M. Harper Branch Library and Stork Family YMCA facility, a $22.3-million construction project funded in part by the federal Gas Tax Fund.
The 21,000-square-foot library includes self-checkout kiosks, wireless Internet and an automated sorter for returned library material. The YMCA includes a four-lane swimming pool designed to be accessible to people with disabilities, including a chairlift and ramp. It also has a walking and running ramp and weight-training area.
The city is aiming for silver certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Features include a green roof, motion-controlled lighting, low-flow plumbing and windows placed in such a way as to provide natural light to the heart of the building.
The federal government contributed $4.1 million through the Gas Tax Fund, while the city provided $9.5 million. The YMCA contributed $8.2 million and Waterloo Public Library contributed $530,000 through library donations.
Between 2010 and 2014, the City of Waterloo will receive over $11.9 million from the Gas Tax Fund.
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