With the recent purchase of a fully electric Zamboni, the Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation (ASPR) Commission, with support from the City of Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen, is demonstrating their commitment to mitigating climate change!
Ice arenas can be a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in municipalities. The recent purchase of an electric Zamboni will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 3,100 Kilograms annually. That’s about as much as driving a Ford F150 110,000km!
“I am very excited to see our new electric Zamboni arrive.” stated Andrew Casson, Chair of the ASPR Commission, “It can be a challenge to find cost effective ways to upgrade or replace our equipment with improved tools, while balancing the impact on the environment, but this electric Zamboni checks all the boxes. This is the best tool at the best price for the job, will also allow us to be more efficient operationally and reduce our emissions long-term.”
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Full press release available here.