Tongelreep swimming stadium

Sport facility type

• Indoor swimming pools

Is the facility part of the sports complex?

Yes

Description

The National Swimming Centre Tongelreep is a complex of swimming pools , located in Eindhoven, the Netherlands . It consists of a 25-metre pool, reactivation pool, instruction pool and a number of competition/practice pools located in the Pieter van den Hoogenband Swimming Stadium.

Size

• Indoor Space: 0 m²
• Outdoor Space: 0 m²

Other relevant information

Sustainability pillars of the innovation'

• Energy
• Water

Subcategories

• Heating and cooling systems: Solutions to optimize the use of heat or cold for space conditioning or water vessels.
• Specific Technologies: Solutions such as waste heat recovery, thermal or electrical energy storage, and more.
• Water savings: Measures for water saving or rainwater recovery. Measures to improve wastewater quality.
• Procurement: The purchasing of more sustainable materials.
• Renewable Energy: Use of renewable energy sources such as solar thermal, photovoltaic solar, biomass, geothermal, district heating, and wind.

Innovation description

The swimming stadium's gas consumption will be reduced by approximately 450,000 m3 per year (80%). The new construction of the Tongelreep National Swimming Centre in Eindhoven will save approximately 300,000 m3 of gas per year. A total saving of 750,000 m3 of gas. This means a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. The water pumps no longer run on gas, but are powered by 3,400 solar panels that have been installed on the roofs. This fits in with the ambitious climate and energy plan with objectives to reduce CO2 emissions.

After completing a tender process, Kuijpers was allowed to realize the project and carried out the following activities:

1)Elaboration of design from DWA specifications
2) Linking the source water from Brabant Water to the energy supply for the Tongelreep.
3) Installing a stainless steel TSA with the source water from Brabant Water on the primary side and the energy flow to the swimming pool on the secondary side.
4) Installing 2 heat pumps with the connection to the low temperature network for heating the Tongelreep swimming pool

This makes the project not only sustainable, but also affordable. The annual savings on energy costs are greater than the annual costs of the investment. In addition, the solar panels that were installed as part of the Slim Verduurzamen Vastgoed project more than cover the additional electricity consumption of the heat pumps.

Innovation Type

Technical innovation

Approximate cost of investment in innovation (in €, excluding VAT)

1 500 000 €

Aid or subsidy to encourage the implementation of the innovation

The total cost of the project amounts to almost €1.5 million. The province has made a subsidy of €125,000 available for this unique project. In addition, the government has promised an operating subsidy of over €1.3 million for the first 15 years.

Years for the return on investment (ROI)

1

Pros of the Innovation

1) The initial investment is paid off quickly.
2) Significant reduction of the carbon footprint of the facility.

Cons of the Innovation

2) High initial investment upfront.

Facility Indicators

Other Indicators

• Improvements to building insulation
• LED lights
• Solar panels

Interest in a specific need that can be addressed by a company offering an innovative sustainability solution.