GOING GREEN: Standing in front of the four-story high, 110 sq metre green wall and bio filter are
(l. to r.) Mayor Doug Craig, John Gerretsen, Ontario Minister of Environment and CAO Don Smith.

Cambridge City Hall officially opens 

CAMBRIDGE, ON — Cambridge City Hall officially opened with a VIP ceremony on Thursday, June 5. The Honourable John Gerretsen, Ontario Minister of Environment joined Mayor Craig, members of Cambridge City Council, city staff, local dignitaries and business leaders for the event to mark the official opening of the new environmental building.

Expected to be the first city hall in Canada with Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, the $30 million project was completed on time and on budget and was accomplished using finances from the settlement of a loan with the city’s hydro utility. The funding model resulted in no new tax dollars or the need to borrow for the municipality.

Minister Gerretsen commented: “Tonight we are recognizing a new landmark in our province—and even more than that, we are recognizing a huge step forward for Cambridge and for all of Ontario.” He added further that, “With the opening of your new City Hall, you’re encouraging public institutions and businesses across the province to also go above and beyond…and raise environmental protection to new heights.”