Qplex Explained

Stadium Name:Qplex
Pushpin Map:Canada New Brunswick
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within New Brunswick
Pushpin Relief:1
Pushpin Label:Qplex
Location:20 Randy Jones Way
Quispamsis, New Brunswick
E2E 0B3
Coordinates:45.441°N -65.975°W
Designation:LEED Gold
Yearsactive:2011–present
Cost:$24.5 million
General Contractor:Marco Maritimes Limited
Architect:Murdock & Boyd Architects
Logo Image:Qplex logo.jpg

The Qplex (stylized as "qplex") is a Canadian sporting and recreational facility in Quispamsis, New Brunswick.

Description

The Qplex was one of the first Canadian facilities to receive a LEED Gold certification.[1] It uses the roof to harvest rainwater which is then used for flushing its toilets, as well as geothermal energy for heating the indoor building as well as the outdoor swimming pool.[2] The facility has been described as the "crown jewel" of the town,[3] and was built at a cost of $24.5 million.[4]

The road on which the Qplex is located on, Randy Jones Way, is named after former National Hockey League player Randy Jones, who is originally from Quispamsis.[1] The ground floor of the facility contains a small hockey equipment store.[5]

History

Initial planning and proposals for the Qplex began in 2007; at this time, the facility was to have an ice rink as well as a swimming pool.[6] During this early planning stage, the name "QPlace" was also proposed.[7] An architectural rendering of the building was proposed in early 2008, with the facility planning to have a focus on efficient energy use and a "green design."[8] The town further pursued plans for the establishment of the Qplex in mid-2008.[9] On June 2, 2009, the council of Quispamsis awarded the construction contract to Marco Maritimes Limited.[10] The architect chosen for the project was Stephen Kopp of Murdock & Boyd Architects.[11]

The Qplex was officially opened on March 31, 2011.[1] In order to celebrate the opening, it held the Irving Oil Challenge Cup, which was well-received aside from the overflow of parking at the time.[12] The facility opened its swimming pool, namely the 97.3 The Wave Pool due to its sponsorship with radio station CHWV-FM,[13] for the first time on June 6, 2011.[14]

The Qplex has been used to host sporting events such as the 2016 Telus Cup,[15] the 2018 World U-17 Hockey Challenge,[16] [17] practices for the 2019 Canadian Figure Skating Championships,[18] as well as the 2023 Para Hockey Cup.[19] It has also been used to hold several community events, including Remembrance Day ceremonies.[1] [20]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Kennedy . Aaron . Celebrating a decade of memories at the qplex . June 23, 2024 . . March 27, 2021 . C13. .
  2. News: Vitello . Connie . No Project Too Small: Quispamsis Pursues Efficiency Everywhere . 23 June 2024 . The Environment Journal . 28 June 2021.
  3. News: Q-Plex Grand Opening . June 23, 2024 . . July 3, 2011 . en.
  4. News: Donkin . Karissa . Quispamsis holds line on taxes; Budget Even though $24.5-million qplex opened in 2011, tax rate has not been impacted . 23 June 2024 . . December 21, 2011 . C7. .
  5. News: qplex hockey business helps players to stay sharp . June 22, 2024 . . January 8, 2013 . C4. .
  6. News: Ducharme . Jeff . Quispamsis keeps its financial house in order; Budget Council holds line on tax rate and takes bite out of debt ratio . June 22, 2024 . . December 20, 2007 . C7. .
  7. News: MacLean . Dave . Towns plan aggressive capital budgets; Spending Rothesay and Quispamsis moving ahead on infrastructure and recreation projects . June 22, 2024 . . January 3, 2008 . C6. .
  8. News: MacLean . Dave . Most seem to like QPlex design; Recreation Drawings unveiled in latest phase of consultation process for proposed Quispamsis project . June 22, 2024 . . February 14, 2008 . C6. .
  9. News: McGilligan . Andrew . Cities offer advice on proposed Q-Plex; Development Recreation and wellness centre is working with an approximate budget of $20 million . June 22, 2024 . . June 28, 2008 . B7. .
  10. News: Q-Plex Construction Contract Awarded . June 22, 2024 . . June 3, 2009 . en.
  11. News: MacLean . Candice . Q-Plex will be in league of its own: architect . June 22, 2024 . . April 5, 2010 . C6. .
  12. News: MacLean . Candice . Parking woes at newly opened Q-Plex proves need for extra spaces, mayor says; Friction Town will soon open new lot despite opposition . June 22, 2024 . . April 6, 2011 . C6. .
  13. Web site: qplex Pool . Discover Saint John . June 22, 2024.
  14. News: Saunders . Mary-Ellen . Let the fun begin - state-of-the-art pool opens today . 23 June 2024 . . June 6, 2011 . C8. .
  15. News: Briggs . Scott . Vito's, qplex prepare to host Telus Cup . June 22, 2024 . . May 1, 2015 . D6. .
  16. News: Williams . Robert . World U17 all-tournament ticket packages sell out . June 22, 2024 . . October 30, 2018 . B10. .
  17. News: Gill . Jordan . Future stars of hockey hit the ice in Saint John . June 22, 2024 . . November 2, 2018.
  18. News: Canada: National Skating Championships Kick Off in Saint John . June 23, 2024 . Thai News Service Group . January 16, 2019 . . . en.
  19. News: Quispamsis, sled hockey players keen for international tourney . June 22, 2024 . . April 8, 2023.
  20. News: Expo to showcase businesses at qplex . June 22, 2024 . . March 13, 2012 . C5. .

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