Paradise Double Ice Complex Receives Silver LEED® Certification
The Paradise Double Ice Complex has received LEED® Silver certification from the Canada Green Building Council. The facility is only the second building in Newfoundland and Labrador to receive the international credential and the first in the province to receive it under the LEED Canada 2009 Silver project guidelines.
From conceptual stage through to operation of the Paradise Double Ice Complex, environmental impact was paramount, and it was designed and constructed to achieve LEED certification.
The facility has several environmental management features including indoor water use reduction, refrigerant management, use of recycled materials, electric ice maintenance equipment, and others. In addition, there are designated parking spaces for those who choose to carpool to our facility along with charging stations for electric vehicles. These efforts have resulted in 58% total energy cost savings, 57% energy savings, and over 36% reduction in indoor water use. The facility also has over 20% recycled content.
Paradise Double Ice Complex – Amenities:
- Two NHL size ice surfaces:
- Rink B includes seating for 1100 people, six dressing rooms, retractable boards, and seating area to host major concerts and tradeshows
- Rink A includes seating for 300 people, four dressing rooms
- Multipurpose area and kitchen
- A state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking Rink B
- Fully serviced restaurant/canteen area
- Skate sharpening and pro-shop
- Office area and boardroom for staff and other associations
- Reception and media areas
- First aid room
- Fully climate-controlled facility
- Wheelchair and handicap accessible
- Paved parking for 445 vehicles with ample lighting
- Unobstructed views of ice surface
- Full serviced community room with view of Rink A, ideally suited for functions and birthday parties
- Non-smoking facility and entrance way
- Potential facility expansion for aquatic center/pool
Programs and services offered through the Paradise Double Ice Complex:
- Community skating
- Variety of tournaments and competitions
- Sledge hockey
- Recreation hockey league
- Professional development and conferences
- Concerts
- Pipe and drape for any type of function
- Floor covering to accommodate events anytime of the year
