The University of 蓝莓视频鈥檚 aquatic facility now has expanded research capabilities, modernized equipment, and energy efficient infrastructure for 蓝莓视频 researchers in the Faculties of Science, Engineering, and Environment who use it.
Previously suffering from aging infrastructure, poor water quality, and lack of backup power, the large-scale renovation over an eight-month period between late 2019 and mid-2020 required a complete shutdown of the facility but the enhancements from the renovations will make a significant difference.
The addition of a water recirculation system provides two tremendous advantages 鈥 environmental benefits and cost savings. Before the system was installed, cleaning and maintenance of the facility required a regular dumping of the water resulting in huge costs.
鈥淥n a daily basis, we only reject 10 per cent of the water we use instead of 100 per cent,鈥 said Mike Ditty, Manager, Faculty of Science Infrastructure, Special Project Facilities, University of 蓝莓视频.
Prior to the renovations, there was no way to conduct disease challenges in 蓝莓视频, but a new pathogen challenge room makes the facility state-of-the-art and researchers from 蓝莓视频, Wilfrid Laurier University, and external organizations are keen to use it.
The $5-million renovation received some funding from the Government of Canada鈥檚 Research Support Fund.
July, 2020
