Simple Ways To Save Energy

Going Green Posters erected to create public awareness

The Aqua Dome is switching off all electrical items when not in use to save energy, reduce costs and help the environment by reducing carbon emissions!

Simple But Effective Ways To Save Energy

Jacek Lacina, Project Coordinator and Energy Auditor for KCC met with Kieran Ruttledge and Mags O'Sullivan to discuss energy audit and savings in the Aqua Dome.

Plug-in timers have now been set up for the vending machines in the reception and cafe area by Duty Manager, Niall Harkin.

Costings for a new chemical pool cover is being sourced by Duty Manager, Noel McCord.

A new energy efficient TV LED A rating was purchased for the gym by Mags O'Sullivan to replace the old defunct plasma TV.

For energy audits or advice, contact Jacek Lacina, BScMScEng MIEI, at jacek.lacina@gmail.com or phone 087 69 21 646.

New ideas to reduce energy costs implemented by staff

Karl O Brien, Senior Lifeguard suggested turning off the lights around the deckside at 10pm when cleaning has been completed. This practice has now commenced.

Noel McCord, Duty Manager suggested turning off the features and flume slide at 10pm instead of waiting until lock-up at 11pm. This practice has now commenced. He also instructed staff to keep features to a minimum during quiet times and to ask customers which features they would like operated during these quiet times instead of running with a pre-planned schedule of features. He instructed receptionists to keep the main front doors closed and to monitor the gym doors to keep the heat and stop the heat escaping out the doors. 

Niall Harkin, Duty Manager ordered re-cycling bins from Dillon Waste and Duty Managers Noel McCord and Sean McCord are to assign re-cycling bins in the Sauna, Changing, Cafe and Gym areas.

New Policy documented by Noel Mccord on the above energy savings and reduction of carbon emissions.

1. All lighting around the pool deck and gym areas are to be switched off at 10pm weekdays and 8pm on weekends at the end of every shift. Lighting can be left on for essential cleaning in specific areas.
2. All features and flume slide are to be switched off at 10pm weekdays and 8pm on weekends at the end of every shift.
3. Lifeguards are to ask customers if they want the features on during the quiet periods.
4. Receptions are to monitor the main entrance doors and keep them closed and ask customers to do likewise.
5. All staff are to monitor the gym doors to make sure they are kept closed.

Well done and a big thanks to all the Aqua Dome staff who are working and contributing towards making the Aqua Dome more energy efficient and help reduce carbon emissions.