Ontario Hansard - 09-June2005

FLEMING COLLEGE

Ms. Laurie Scott (Haliburton-Victoria-Brock): I rise today to draw the attention of the Legislature to a tremendous honour that is being bestowed upon Fleming College. Today, at the Ontario Energy Association's annual reception, Fleming College will be named an outstanding leader in sustainable energy practices. Fleming College is one of seven institutions in Ontario being recognized for its environmental leadership.

The new wing at the Frost campus of Fleming College, located in Lindsay, is one of the most energy-efficient buildings in Canada and generates annual energy savings of more than $36,000. Fleming's centre for alternative waste water treatment can treat about 3,000 litres of water a day for the new wing.

This is not the only recognition that Fleming College has received. The new technology wing in Peterborough and the new Haliburton campus have also been recognized by Natural Resources Canada.

Fleming College is committed to embracing new environmental technologies, and this award is in recognition of the excellent job they have done at finding practical applications for these technologies. Congratulations are due to Fleming president, Tony Tilly; principal, Blane Harvey; and all of the staff and students there.

The new wing at Fleming is the end result of hard work for several years on the part of many people in the community, including Jim Madder, the past principal, Brian Desbiens, the past president, and Chris Hodgson, the past MPP for Haliburton-Victoria-Brock. I add my voice to those congratulating Fleming College on this achievement.