COP Outcome development and evaluation

At the core of the facility is a 450kW water cooled chiller capable of supplying brine at –9ºC to keep the ice at the desired temperature. The heat generated from that process is then directed into the pool water and air heating plant in the form of water at approximately 45ºC.

A number of different options for the primary energy source for the overall facility were considered; the resulting heat pump concept not only saves energy costs but also from an environmental perspective is the lowest CO2 producing option. The concept design met the technical requirements and tight budgetary constraints.

The old ice rink cost $2,000 per month to run in energy costs now ISS pay $4,000 per month for the new facility, which has 5 times the ice area. The number of people attending public sessions at the rink has doubled and the membership of ISS has increased. The facility has hosted the figure skating national, South Island championship competitions, and the Ice Hockey southern area regional championships.
The ISS can now offer curling, a popular sport throughout Otago and Southland.

This facility is a major change for recreation in Gore District. The new facility has created greater recreation options for the district and has made recreation much more accessible. It has provided a facility that puts the region on the sporting map and something that people of the district can be proud of.