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Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects

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Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant ProjectsIona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects<div class="ExternalClass2E9DDD35447346A79F508B887F2EFE19"><p>Metro Vancouver is planning upgrades to the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant to rehabilitate aging infrastructure and meet provincial and federal regulatory requirements. The upgrades will help ensure the continued protection of public health and the environment in a growing region by releasing much cleaner effluent into the Salish Sea. ​​</p><p>The plant serves residents in Vancouver, parts of Burnaby and Richmond, UBC, and the University Endowment Lands.​<br></p></div>City of Richmond

 

 

Causeway Construction CompleteCauseway Construction Complete<div class="ExternalClassA95967BB4CCB44AEA4EE43FF043F2D08"><p>Construction on the Causeway Improvements – Road Works and Utility Upgrades is now complete. ​<br></p><div>Improvements included: </div><div><ul><li>Upgrades to several underground utilities that will support construction of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades</li><li>Transportation safety improvements for all users, including widening the lanes, adding a construction vehicle queue lane and cycling shoulders on both sides of the road </li><li>A newly landscaped boulevard</li><li>Construction of a greenway for pedestrians and recreational cycling​<br></li></ul></div></div>3/26/2026 7:00:00 AM

 

 

Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Alternative ApproachIona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Alternative Approach1179027460

 

 

Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant ProjectsIona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects<div class="ExternalClassD26701700F864A2786CD00F8B6C25145"> ​<span style="color:#262626;font-family:"segoe ui semilight", "segoe ui", segoe, tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.15em;">​Key facts:​​​</span><div class="uk-margin-remove-top uk-background-muted uk-panel uk-padding-medium"><ul><li> <strong>Cost estimate:</strong> $6 billion <strong></strong></li> <strong></strong> <li> <strong>Completion date:</strong> 2039</li><li> <strong>40%:</strong> amount of the region’s wastewater treated by the plant​<br></li><li> <strong>875,000​:</strong> people in the region served by the plant today</li><li> <strong>950,000:</strong> people anticipated to be served by the plant in 2051</li><li> <strong>1963:</strong>​ year the current treatment plant was commissioned​<br></li></ul></div>​ </div>City of Richmond

 

 

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Abo​ut the project

Planning for the Iona Projects formally began in 2018. In March 2022, Metro Vancouver’s Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board endorsed a conceptual design for the project and in October 2025, the Board endorsed an alternative approach to mitigate ​impacts on rate payers while ensuring we are able to meet regulatory requirements as soon as possible.

Summary of the alternative approach for the Iona Projects:

  • Add incremental secondary treatment to the existing plant to improve effluent quality sooner
  • Rehabilitate the existing primary plant and replace it as a future project
  • Focus on the delivery of project components that will help meet regulatory compliance
  • Reprioritize and defer sub-projects not required for secondary compliance​

Early works and priority activities

Metro Vancouver is advancing early work and priority activities to prepare for construction of the upgrades. The following project work is taking place, with some activities including work on and around Iona Island.​

 

 

Design of the treatment plant upgradeDesign of the treatment plant upgrade<div class="ExternalClassA2122DD07BB64EDFB09B0D07008BA6B7"><h3>Overview</h3><p>Following the GVS&DD Board’s approval of the alternative approach, Metro Vancouver will advance the updated preliminary design for the treatment plant upgrades. </p><p>The project will return to the GVS&DD Board as part of Metro Vancouver’s regular stage gate process. Board approval will also be sought for any procurements at or over $10 million and before advancing into detailed design for the plant upgrades.​<br></p></div>
Pilot testing of the treatment technology for the upgradesPilot testing of the treatment technology for the upgrades<div class="ExternalClassC417BFE196324DB195A82A2932FBC379"><h3>Overview</h3><p>​​In 2024, Metro Vancouver selected membrane bioreactor technology to provide secondary treatment for the plant. Metro Vancouver will be pilot testing this treatment technology to help inform the design of the future upgrades to the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. Construction of the pilot facility was completed in October 2025.</p><p>Membrane Bioreactor is a well-established technology that has been implemented at wastewater treatment plants around the world, servicing municipalities similar in size to Vancouver for over 30 years.</p><h3>Current activities</h3><p>Metro Vancouver is in the process of commissioning the pilot testing facility.​<br></p></div>
Causeway improvements Causeway improvements <div class="ExternalClassA7F917E4C37B4331BDCB9A3CE5441115"><h3>Overview </h3><p>Metro Vancouver is improving the Iona Island Causeway to provide safer access to Iona Island for all road users, upgrade utilities that serve the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, and better support construction needs during future phases of the Iona Projects.</p><p>There are two scopes of work:</p><ul><li>Road Works and Utility Upgrades</li><li>Foreshore Protection (future)</li></ul><h3>Current activities </h3><p>Construction on the Causeway Improvements – Road Works and Utility Upgrades is nearing completion. </p><p>Work completed as part of this project includes: </p><ul><li>​Upgrades to several underground utilities to support the wastewater treatment plant </li><li>Road improvements, including widening the travel lanes </li><li>Adding a construction vehicle queue lane and cycling shoulders on both sides of the road </li><li>Planting a landscaped boulevard </li><li>Construction of a greenway for pedestrians and recreational cycling​<br></li></ul></div>
Lagoon workLagoon work<div class="ExternalClassE741B124D9DF405E81777F557CCD3FEE"><h3>Overview</h3><p>Four lagoons have been in use by the wastewater treatment plant as part of the treatment process. As part of the treatment plant upgrades, the lagoons are being cleaned out and decommissioned for alternative uses during and after the Iona Projects. Metro Vancouver completed clean out of the southeast lagoon in fall 2024 and is in the process of cleaning out the northeast lagoon.</p><p>Clean out operations are taking place yearly until 2031 beginning in spring for approximately nine months per year. Metro Vancouver will continue to monitor and mitigate noise, odour, and wildlife impacts throughout operations.</p><h3>Current activities</h3><p><strong>Northeast Lagoon</strong></p><p>In spring 2026, clean out operations will resume in the northeast lagoon.</p><p><strong>Southeast Lagoon</strong></p><p>Metro Vancouver is preparing to partially infill the southeast lagoon with sand in spring 2026. After the lagoon is partially infilled, a standby diesel generator power system will be installed in the infilled area to support construction of the Iona Projects and keep the existing plant operational during a power outage. The existing plant does not currently have standby power and is vulnerable to a prolonged power outage. ​<br></p></div>
Biophysical studiesBiophysical studies<div class="ExternalClassF976C6345E0E40D1988BB0C30137B100"><h3>Overview</h3><p>Foreshore and terrestrial surveys are being completed to characterize the existing biological and physical conditions at Iona Island. The studies will help provide an understanding of the existing conditions and provide the basis for ecological enhancements, inform permitting, and support the development of a long-term monitoring program.</p><p>The biophysical studies include:</p><ul><li>Foreshore surveys</li><li>Terrestrial surveys</li></ul><p>The foreshore area is characterized as land below the high watermark. The foreshore existing conditions surveys were completed in 2022 and 2023. The foreshore study areas included: </p><ul><li>Marine and foreshore vegetation </li><li>Fish </li><li>Biofilm </li><li>Benthic infauna (including bivalves) </li><li>Wildlife (including birds, amphibians, and reptiles) </li><li>Sediment and water quality </li></ul><p>Terrestrial biophysical surveys are being completed in two parts. The first set of terrestrial surveys were completed in 2023 and 2024. The second set of surveys will begin in 2026.</p><h3>Current activities</h3><p>Planning for the second set of terrestrial surveys is underway and expected to begin in 2026.​<br></p></div>
Barge berthBarge berth<div class="ExternalClass1C929591B9CB4223A9E3D040F5D47F15"><h3>Overview</h3><p>Metro Vancouver continues to explore the need for a barge berth to support construction of the Iona Projects.</p><h3>Current activities</h3><p>Following the GVS&DD Board’s approval of the alternative approach, it remains to be determined whether a barge berth would still be needed to support construction.</p><p>We will continue to update the community on early works, including any updates relating to the proposed barge berth. All input to date remains part of what would be considered as part of informing any next steps to this scope.​<br></p></div>
Geotechnical investigationsGeotechnical investigations<div class="ExternalClass9A393CFD27204396B062847F92ACF574"><h3>Overview</h3><p>The challenging geotechnical conditions in the Fraser River Estuary require extensive ground improvements to protect the new plant from future seismic events and sea level rise. </p><p>Ground improvements to meet seismic design considerations include stone columns and an underground seismic barrier. Metro Vancouver is planning a geotechnical investigation program for mid-late 2026 to supplement the major investigation program completed in 2022. The upcoming investigations will help fill data gaps and support ongoing design of the treatment plant upgrade.​<br></p></div>
PermittingPermitting<div class="ExternalClass8FC54FA6868449B486794D27D3AD2388"><h3>Overview</h3><p>Work to obtain required permits and approvals is ongoing throughout the lifespan of the projects.​<br></p></div>

Significant milestones to prepare the site for construction are already being reached. Due to the complexity of the Iona Projects, many of the works underway will continue for multiple years and even multiple phases of the project. ​

 

 

Biosolid stockpile removal Biosolid stockpile removal <div class="ExternalClassED0E8A1C970B428BB5ACB64BEF82DBAE"><h3>Completed activities</h3><p>Over 500,000 tonnes of land-dried biosolids have successfully been removed from Iona Island to make way for construction of the new Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. Historically, biosolids were dried on the eastern portion of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant site, resulting in a stockpile. The effort to remove the biosolids spanned over a decade and was completed in June 2024. </p><p>Biosolids are recovered from wastewater treatment and are rich in the nutrients and organic matter that plants love. Biosolids can be used as an ingredient to build healthy soils and restore disturbed and degraded land. The majority of the Iona Island land-dried biosolids were able to be put to good use to reclaim gravel pits and landfills. </p><p>To learn more about the beneficial use of Metro Vancouver biosolids, please visit <a href="/services/liquid-waste/biosolids" target="_blank">Nutrifor (Biosolids)</a>​. </p></div>
Outfall pipe condition assessmentOutfall pipe condition assessment<div class="ExternalClassBA897231155B49389769082F13661F44"><h3>Completed activities</h3><p>A condition assessment, topographic surveys, geotechnical investigations, and jetty slope inspections took place from May 2024 – late June. ​<br></p></div>
Ferguson Road RealignmentFerguson Road Realignment<div class="ExternalClass48AFE4A3BF974E2D8F5762C5EDE47333"><h3>Completed activities</h3><p>Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Metro Vancouver are pleased to announce that the newly re-aligned Ferguson Road opened for public use on October 9, 2024. The new 2.2-kilometre section of roadway both enhances current and supports future transportation needs. The project, valued at $28 million, was jointly funded by YVR and Metro Vancouver, showcasing a strong partnership in advancing regional infrastructure.</p><p>Road improvements include wider vehicle lanes, dedicated turning lanes, and paved shoulder lanes for on-road cycling. A new separated multi-use path supports shared pedestrian and slower, recreational cycling access.</p><p>For more information, please see the <a href="/media-room/media-release/874" target="_blank">YVR and Metro Vancouver Announce Re-Aligned Ferguson Road Officially Open media release​</a>.​<br></p></div>
Biosolids Dewatering FacilityBiosolids Dewatering Facility<div class="ExternalClass022305A806F34FA6A98029B6FAEF5053"><h3>Completed activities</h3><p>Construction of a new biosolids dewatering facility was completed in 2022 that will help Metro Vancouver to more efficiently use wastewater as a resource and is an important first step to making critical upgrades to the treatment plant. The Biosolids Dewatering Facility at Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant is fully enclosed and has stringent odour controls. It will mechanically dry the solids left after primary wastewater treatment, turning them into beneficial biosolids.</p><p>For more information, please see the <a href="/media-room/media-release/733" target="_blank">construction of Biosolids Dewatering Facility media release​</a>.<br></p></div>

Community engagement

Metro Vancouver is working with key stakeholders, the public, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band) to consider their interests and the project’s fit with the community.

Metro Vancouver will:

  • Provide information in a timely manner
  • Listen to interests and priorities
  • Collaborate on how the plant is integrated with Iona Beach Regional Park and the surrounding environment
  • Collaborate on resource recovery opportunities
  • Take feedback to the project team and report back on how it has been addressed
  • Establish a single point of contact the community can reach to discuss the projects

To receive notifications on engagement opportunities, please subscribe to the Iona Projects mailing list. ​

 

 

Early works engagementEarly works engagement<div class="ExternalClassAFDDB1AE8E13475E805D67EE8DBFE5ED"><p>Metro Vancouver is working closely with key stakeholders, the public, and First Nations to ensure this project considers their interests and fits with the community.​​​</p><p class="h4">Recent engagement opportunities​<br></p><p> <strong>Barge Berth engagement - Fall 2024</strong></p><p>As part of continuing to explore a suitable location for a barge berth to support construction of the Iona Project, Metro Vancouver led a phase of engagement from September 23 to October 15, 2024. This phase of engagement introduced a fourth location for consideration, an existing barge facility owned and operated by the Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) located on the eastern point of Sea Island, adjacent to the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet.</p><p>Metro Vancouver engaged the local community on considerations specifically relevant to Site 4 through two open houses and a questionnaire.</p><p>Open house resources:</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/fact-sheet-barge-berth-iiwwtp.pdf" target="_blank">Open House – Barge Berth Project Fact Sheet – September and October 2024</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/fact-sheet-iiwwtp-projects-preliminary-design.pdf" target="_blank">Open House – Iona Projects Fact Sheet – May 2024</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/iiwwtp-open-house-display-panels-iona-projects-barge-berth.pdf" target="_blank">Open House – Display Panels – September and October 2024​</a>​​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-barge-berth-open-house-engagement-report-fall-2024.pdf" target="_blank">​Barge Berth – Engagement Report – Fall​ 2024</a>​​<br></li></ul><p> <strong>Causeway improvements – June 2024</strong></p><p>Metro Vancouver hosted an Iona Projects pop-up on the causeway improvements on June 23, 2024 and a virtual information session on June 27, 2024.</p><p>The sessions provided information about the design of the causeway improvements and Iona Beach Regional Greenway. </p><p>Resources:</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/fact-sheet-causeway-improvements-project-iona-projects.pdf" target="_blank">Fact Sheet – Causeway Improvements</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/Display-Panels-Iona-Projects-Pop-up-Causeway-Improvements-Project-2024-Jun-23.pdf" target="_blank">Pop-Up – Display Panels – June 23, 2024</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/presentation-virtual-information-session-causeway-improvements-project-iona-projects-2024-june-27.pdf" target="_blank">Information Session – Presentation – June 27, 2024​</a>​​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-video"></i></span> <a href="https://vimeo.com/971052707/3ed8c97ce1?share=copy" target="_blank">Information Session – Recording – June 27, 2024​</a>​​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iona-projects-causeway-improvements-phase-2-engagement-summary-report-2024.pdf" target="_blank">Causeway Improvements – Engagement Report – February to July 2024​</a>​​<br></li></ul><p> <strong>Barge Berth open house – May 2024</strong></p><p>Metro Vancouver hosted an Iona Projects open house on the location of the barge berth on May 15, 2024.</p><p>The open house provided information about three proposed locations for a barge berth, possible routes for moving material across the island, and updates on the measures that Metro Vancouver will undertake to mitigate impacts on residents. Participants were invited to share their feedback at the open house in the following ways:</p><ul><li>Engage with subject matter experts</li><li>Submit a feedback form (online or in-person)</li><li>Add sticky note comments to the boards<br></li></ul><p>Open house resources:​​<br></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/fact-sheet-barge-berth-iiwwtp.pdf" target="_blank">Open House – Barge Berth Project Fact Sheet – May 15, 2024 </a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/fact-sheet-iiwwtp-projects-preliminary-design.pdf" target="_blank">Open House – Iona Projects Fact Sheet – May 15, 2024 ​</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/Display-Panels-Barge-Berth-2024-May-15-Iona-Projects.pdf" target="_blank">Open House – Display Panels – May 15, 2024</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/FAQs-Barge-Berth-Open-House-May-15-2024-Iona-Projects.pdf" target="_blank">​Open House – FAQs – May 15, 2024</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-barge-berth-open-house-engagement-report-february-may-2024.pdf" target="_blank">Barge Berth – Engagement Report – February to May​ 2024</a>​</li></ul><p> <strong>Barge Berth information session with Salish Park and Musqueam Park Leaseholders – March 2024</strong></p><p>Metro Vancouver hosted an Iona Projects and Barge Berth Project information session on March 12, 2024 for the leaseholders of Musqueam Park and Salish Park.<br> <br>The session included information about the barge berth project, proposed site locations, and site selection process. Participants were invited to share their feedback at the information session in the following ways:</p><ul><li>Engage with subject matter experts</li><li>Submit a feedback form (online or in-person)</li><li>Write suggestions on the question boards​<br></li></ul><p>Information session resources:</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/fact-sheet-barge-berth-iiwwtp.pdf" target="_blank">Barge Berth Information Session – Barge Berth Project Fact Sheet – March 12, 2024</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/fact-sheet-iiwwtp-projects-preliminary-design.pdf" target="_blank">Barge Berth Information Session – IIWWTP Projects Fact Sheet – March 12, 2024​</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/IIWWTP-barge-berth-information-session-display-panels-March-12-2024.pdf" target="_blank">Barge Berth Information Session – Display Panels – March 12, 2024</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/IIWWTP-barge-berth-information-session-top-10-faqs-March-12-2024.pdf" target="_blank">​Barge Berth Information Session – Top 10 FAQs – March 12, 2024</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-barge-berth-open-house-engagement-report-february-may-2024.pdf" target="_blank">Barge Berth – Engagement Report – February to May​ 2024</a>​<br></li></ul><p>​<strong>Barge Berth open house – October 2023</strong></p><p>Metro Vancouver hosted an open house on October 5, 2023 for the proposed barge berth project that will support construction of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects.</p><p>The open house provided information about the barge berth project, proposed site locations, and site selection process. Community members were invited to share their feedback at the open house in the following ways:</p><ul><li>Engage with subject matter experts</li><li>Submit a feedback form (online or in-person)</li><li>Write suggestions on the question boards​</li></ul><p>Open house resources:</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/fact-sheet-barge-berth-iiwwtp.pdf" target="_blank">Barge Berth Open House – Barge Berth Project Fact Sheet – October 5, 2023</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/fact-sheet-iiwwtp-projects-preliminary-design.pdf" target="_blank">Barge Berth Open House – IIWWTP Projects Fact Sheet – October 5, 2023</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/barge-berth-open-house-display-panels.pdf" target="_blank">Barge Berth Open House – Display Panels – October 5, 2023</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/iiwwtp-barge-berth-open-house-faqs-top.pdf" target="_blank">Barge Berth Open House – Top 10 FAQs – October 5, 2023</a>​​​​ ​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/iiwwtp-barge-berth-open-house-engagement-report.pdf" target="_blank">Barge Berth Open House - Engagement Report – October 5, 2023</a>​​​​ ​</li></ul></div>
Project definition phase engagementProject definition phase engagement<div class="ExternalClass27B7822B7B894AABB2F0C89AF9407890"><p class="h4">Project Definition Engagement (2018 to February 2022)</p><p>Thank you to everyone who has participated in engagement and shared feedback with us since 2018. Your input, along with the conceptual design and Project Definition Report, was shared with the Liquid Waste Committee on <a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2022-Mar-9_AGE.pdf#page=12" target="_blank">March 9, 2022</a> and the GVS&DD Board on <a href="/boards/GVSDD/SDD_2022-Mar-25_AGE.pdf#page=11" target="_blank">March 25, 2022</a>.</p><ul><li> <a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2022-Mar-9_AGE.pdf#page=22" target="_blank">Project Definition Engagement Summary</a> – June 2018 to February 2022</li><li>Online meeting with Deering Island Homeowners’ Society & West Southlands Residents Association – February 24, 2022</li><li style="margin-bottom:-10px;">Online Stakeholder Meeting (Birders & Naturalists) – December 17, 2021</li><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/ii-wwtp-birders-meeting-presentation-2021-12-17.pdf" target="_blank">Presentation</a></li></ul><li style="margin-bottom:-10px;">​Online Stakeholder Meeting (Birders & Naturalists) – October 18, 2021</li><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-video"></i>​</span><a href="https://vimeo.com/637751878/728da31882" target="_blank">Meeting recording</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/ii-wwtp-birders-naturalists-meeting-summary-2021-10-18.pdf" target="_blank">Summary</a></li></ul><li style="margin-bottom:-10px;">Online Community Meetings – October 12 & 14, 2021</li><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-video"></i>​</span>​<a href="https://vimeo.com/637620175/69726bbbe7" target="_blank">Meeting recording</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/ii-wwtp-meeting-summary-2021-10-12.pdf" target="_blank">Sum​mary</a></li></ul><li>Online meeting with Deering Island Homeowners’ Society – September 24, 2021</li><li>Online meeting with Vancouver Bird Advisory Committee – October 5, 2020</li><li>Online meeting with Deering Island Homeowners’ Society – September 29, 2020</li><li>Iona Beach Regional Park pop-up engagement booth – September 26, 2020</li><li style="margin-bottom:-10px;">Online Stakeholder Meeting (Birders & Naturalists) – September 10, 2020</li><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/ii-wwtp-stakeholder-meeting-presentation-2020-09-10.pdf" target="_blank">Presentation</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/iiwwtp-birding-and-naturalists-combined-meetings-september-may2020-meeting-summary-october-13-2021.pdf" target="_blank">Sum​mary</a></li></ul><li>Iona Beach Regional Park pop-up engagement booth – August 24, 2020</li><li>Engagement booth at Burkeville Daze – June 21, 2020 (Cancelled due to COVID-19) </li><li style="margin-bottom:-10px;">Online Community Meetings – May 19 & 21, 2020</li><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/ii-wwtp-community-meeting-presentation-2020-05-19.pdf" target="_blank">Presentation</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/ii-wwtp-public-meeting-summary-2020-05.pdf" target="_blank">Summary</a></li></ul><li style="margin-bottom:-10px;">Online stakeholder workshop (Birds, lagoons & community integration) - May 13, 2020</li><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/ii-wwtp-stakeholder_meeting-birds-presentation-2020-05-13.pdf" target="_blank">Presenta​tion</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/ii-wwtp-stakeholder-workshop-birders-naturalists-meeting-summary-2020-05-13.pdf" target="_blank">Su​mm​​ary</a></li></ul><li>Engagement booth at Richmond Public Works Open House – May 9, 2020 (Cancelled due to COVID-19) </li><li>Online meeting with Rotary Club of Richmond - April 22, 2020</li><li>Community Workshop #2 – March 31, 2020 (Cancelled and rescheduled as May 2020 Online Community Meetings due to COVID-19) </li><li>Engagement booth at Marpole-Oakridge Family Event Day event – February 15, 2020</li><li> Engagement booth at VSB Student Sustainability Conference – February 14, 2020<br></li><li> Stakeholder workshop (Breaches & fish migration) – January 29, 2020<br></li><li> Engagement booth at Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup event at Iona Beach Regional Park – September 21, 2019<br></li><li> Engagement booth at Wings Over Iona event at Iona Beach Regional Park – August 24, 2019<br></li><li>Stakeholder workshop (Ecology & partnerships) – June 11, 2019<br></li><li> Meeting with Vancouver Bird Advisory Committee – June 10, 2019<br></li><li> Meeting with Dunbar Resident's Association – May 7, 2019<br></li><li style="margin-bottom:-10px;">Stakeholder Workshop (Birds & lagoons) – Thursday April 4, 2019</li><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/ii-wwtp-stakeholder-meeting-birds-lagoons-presentation-2019-04-04.pdf" target="_blank">Presentation</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/ii-wwtp-stakeholder-workshop-summary-04-04-019.pdf" target="_blank">Summ​ary</a></li></ul><li style="margin-bottom:-10px;">​Community Workshop #1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019</li><ul class="fa-ul"><li>​ <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/ii-wwtp-community-workshop-1-presentation-2019-01-09.pdf" target="_blank">Presentation</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​​​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/ii-wwtp-community-workshop-1-meeting-summary-2019-01-09.pdf" target="_blank">Summ​ary</a></li></ul><li>Engagement booth at Iona Beach Regional Park Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup – September 15, 2018</li><li>Iona Beach Regional Park pop-up engagement booth – July 21, 2018 </li><li>Iona Beach Regional Park pop-up engagement booth – July 12, 2018</li><li>Musqueam Celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21, 2018<br></li></ul>​<br></div>
Meeting minutes and presentationsMeeting minutes and presentations<div class="ExternalClassC4C8CAEE32174F76A3D0B54CBFB9842D"><p class="h4">Recent meetings</p><p>You can find information on recent meetings here:</p><p> <strong>2026</strong></p><p>​Online Meeting with NGOs on the Alternative Approach - January 20, 2026<br></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/presentation-georgia-straight-alliance-and-ecojustice-iona-projects-2026-jan-20.pdf" target="_blank">​Presentation</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span>​ <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/meeting-minutes-georgia-straight-alliance-and-ecojustice-iona-projects-2026-jan-20.pdf" target="_blank">Minutes</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-video"></i>​</span><a href="https://vimeo.com/1156962870/559c1ab773?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci" target="_blank">Meeting record​ing</a></li></ul><p> <strong>2025</strong></p><p>Virtual Information Session with Birders and Naturalists on the Sludge Lagoons – November 19, 202​5​​</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li>​​ <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-presentation-virtual-info-session-sludge-lagoons-update-iona-projects-2025-nov-19.pdf" target="_blank">Presentation</a></li><li>​​ <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/meeting-minutes-virtual-information-session-iona-projects-2025-nov-19.pdf" target="_blank">Minutes​</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-video"></i>​</span><a href="https://vimeo.com/1140916772/31e3dd858a?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci" target="_blank">Meeting record​ing</a></li></ul><p> <strong>2024</strong></p><p>Online Update Meeting with Birders and Naturalists on the Barge Berth Project – February 29, 2024​​</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li>​​ <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/IIWWTP-Presentation-Birders-and-Naturalists-Barge-Berth-Update-Meeting-2024-02-29.pdf" target="_blank">Presentation</a><br></li><li> ​ <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/IIWWTP-Meeting-Minutes-Birders-and-Naturalists-Barge-Berth-Update-Meeting-2024-02-29.pdf" target="_blank">Minutes​</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-video"></i>​</span><a href="https://vimeo.com/923136238/1a20d5afb8?share=copy" target="_blank">Meeting record​ing</a></li></ul><p> <strong>2023</strong></p><ul><li>​Tour – Iona Beach Regional Park Tour with Birds Canada in collaboration with <a href="https://www.thegef.org/who-we-are" target="_blank" title="Global Environment Facility (GEF)">Global Environment Facility (GEF)</a> – August 26, 2023</li><li>Birds Canada (Pacific Flyway Initiative) – July 26, 2023</li><li>Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation (FRSC) Meeting – June 25, 2023</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/meeting-with-marine-users-2023-06-29.pdf" target="_blank">Marine Users Meeting - June 29, 2023</a>​</li><li>Event – City of Richmond Public Works Open House – May 13, 2023</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/meeting-with-birds-canada-insect-study-2023-05-1.pdf" target="_blank">Birds Canada Meeting (Insect Study on Iona Island) – May 1, 2023</a>​</li><li>Tour - PIEVC Global ​<a href="https://climateriskinstitute.ca/events/" target="_blank" title="Forum">Forum</a> – Iona Plant and Park Tour – April 25, 2023</li></ul><div><p> <strong>2022</strong></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span>​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/online-meeting-with-marine-users-2022-06-20.pdf" target="_blank">Online meeting with North Arm Fraser River Marine Users Group – June 20, 2022</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/online-meeting-with-hub-cycling-2022-06-15.pdf" target="_blank">Online meeting with Hub Cycling – June 15, 2022</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/online-meeting-with-ecological-technical-advisory-panel-etap-2022-06-01.pdf" target="_blank">Online meeting with Ecological Technical Advisory Panel (ETAP) – June 1, 2022</a>​</li><li>​​<span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/iiwwtp-etap-meeting-summary-december-8-2022.pdf" target="_blank" title="Online meeting with Ecological Technical Advisory Panel (ETAP) – December 8, 2022">Online meeting with Ecological Technical Advisory Panel (ETAP) – December 8, 2022</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​​​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/iiwwtp-geotechnical-investigations-marine-construction-staging-communications-plan-november-11-2022.pdf" target="_blank" title="Online meeting with North Arm Fraser River Marine Users Group to finalize the Marine Users Communications and Construction Staging Plan – November 14, 2022">Online meeting with North Arm Fraser River Marine Users Group to finalize the Marine Users Communications and Construction Staging Plan – November 14, 2022</a> <ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/iiwwtp-geotechnical-investigations-presentations-november-3-2022.pdf" target="_blank" title="IIWWTP - Geotechnical Investigations - Marine Users Meeting - Presentation (November 3 2022)">Presentation</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/iiwwtp-geotechnical-investigations-minutes-november-3-2022.pdf" target="_blank" title="IIWWTP - Geotechnical Investigations - Marine Users Meeting - Minutes (November 3 2022)">Minutes</a></li></ul></li></ul><p> <strong>2021</strong></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/iiwwtp-project-definition-update-meeting-summary-october-12-14-2021.pdf" target="_blank" title="Project Definition Update - Community Meeting Summary (October 12&14 2021)">Project Definition Update - Community Meeting Summary (October 12&14 2021)</a></li></ul><p> <strong>2020</strong></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li>Presentation - Online Stakeholder Meeting (Birders & Naturalists) – September 10, 2020</li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/iiwwtp-birding-and-naturalists-combined-meetings-september-may2020-meeting-summary-october-13-2021.pdf" target="_blank" title="Meeting Summary - Birding and Naturalists Combined Meetings (May and September 2020)">Meeting Summary - Birding and Naturalists Combined Meetings (May and September 2020)</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/iiwwtp-online-stakeholder-workshop-presentation-may-13-2020.pdf" target="_blank" title="Online stakeholder workshop (Birds, lagoons & community integration) - May 13, 2020">Online stakeholder workshop (Birds, lagoons & community integration) - May 13, 2020</a>​<br></li></ul><p> <strong>2019</strong></p></div><ul class="fa-ul"><li>​ <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/iiwwtp-stakeholder-workshop-presentation-april-4-2019.pdf" target="_blank" title="Stakeholder Workshop (Birds & lagoons) – Thursday April 4, 2019">Presentation - Stakeholder Workshop (Birds & lagoons) – Thursday April 4, 2019</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/iiwwtp-community-workshop-1-presentation-january-9-2019.pdf" target="_blank" title="Community Workshop #1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019">Presentation - Community Workshop #1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019</a><br>​<br></li></ul>​<br></div>

 Documents and resources

 

 

Fact sheetsFact sheets<div class="ExternalClass4E418D908D944ACE9B9370A1FA0166C5"><ul class="fa-ul"><li>​ <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/fact-sheet-barge-berth-iiwwtp.pdf" target="_blank">Iona Projects – Barge Berth​</a>​<br></li></ul></div>
Board and committee meetings and reportsBoard and committee meetings and reports<div class="ExternalClass0478C5B6198A42099B679FE087259B1B"><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> ​<a href="/media-room/video/1098877037" title="July 9, 2025: Liquid Waste Committee Meeting">July 9, 2025: Liquid Waste Committee Me​eting</a> </li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="/media-room/video/1104270321" title="July 24: Special Board Meeting">July 24: Special Board Meeting</a> </li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="/boards/meeting/3253" title="September 17, 2025: Liquid Waste Committee Meeting">September 17, 2025: Liquid Waste Committee Meeting</a> </li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/boards/GVSDD/SDD-2025-10-03-AGE.pdf#page=25" target="_blank" title="October 3, 2025: Board Report">October 3, 2025: Board Report</a>​</li></ul>​<br></div>
Email newslettersEmail newsletters<div class="ExternalClass88E3CD706C324B1DBCF56A652EBF33AA"><p>We provide project updates and current site activities through an email newsletter.​ ​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/liquid-waste-engagement-mailing-list" target="_blank">S​ign up to the mailing list​</a>. </p><p> <strong>P​​revious newsletters</strong></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/community-newsletter-iona-projects-updates-march-2026.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - March 2026" target="_blank">​March ​​20​26​</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/community-newsletter-iona-projects-updates-december-2025.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - December 2025" target="_blank">​December ​​20​25</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/community-newsletter-iona-projects-updates-october-2025.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - October 2025" target="_blank">​October ​20​25</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/community-newsletter-iona-projects-updates-september-2025.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - September 2025" target="_blank">​September 2025</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/community-newsletter-iona-projects-updates-may-2025.pdf.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - May 2025" target="_blank">​May 2025</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-community-newsletter-december-23-2024.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - December 2024">​December 2024</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-community-newsletter-september-23-2024.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - Late September 2024" target="_blank">​Late September 2024</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-community-newsletter-september-16-2024.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - Mid-September 2024" target="_blank">​Mid-September 2024</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-community-newsletter-july-3-2024.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - July 2024" target="_blank">​July 2024</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-community-newsletter-june-13-2024.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - June 2024​​​" target="_blank">​June 2024​​​</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-community-newsletter-may-8-2024.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - May 2024" target="_blank">​May​ 2024​​</a>​<br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-community-newsletter-march-26-2024.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - March 2024" target="_blank">​March 2024</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-community-newsletter-february-28-2024.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - Late February 2024" target="_blank">​Late February 2024​​​</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-community-newsletter-february-15-2024.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - Mid-February 2024" target="_blank">​Mid-February 2024</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-newsletter-december-18-2023.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - December 2023" target="_blank">December 2023​</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-newsletter-september-15-20232.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - September 2023" target="_blank">September 2023​</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-newsletter-April-23-2023.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - April 2023" target="_blank">April 2023</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-newsletter-Jan-13-2023.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - January 2023" target="_blank">January 2023</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-newsletter-April-5-2022.pdf" title="Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects Newsletter - April 2022" target="_blank">April 2022​</a>​​​<br></li></ul></div>​<br>
Media releas​​esMedia releas​​es<div class="ExternalClass5A615DB96D174188AFF7C7DE6DA99510"><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span><a href="/media-room/media-release/907" target="_blank">Project to Upgrade Iona Island Causeway Receives $500,000 in BC Grant Funding</a><br></li> <li>​ <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span><a href="/media-room/media-release/785" target="_blank">Upgraded Wastewater Treatment Plant Will Better Protect People, Environment – ​Province of B.C. invests $250 million dollars for the Ion​​a Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades </a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span><a href="/media-room/media-release/733" target="_blank">Construction of Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Dewatering Facility</a><br></li></ul></div>
BackgroundersBackgrounders<div class="ExternalClass6CDBEFFE551F4137ACACEECF4D25EFA6"><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-alternative-approach-backgrounder-october-2025.pdf" target="_blank">IIWWTP Projects Alternative Approach Background Paper (2025)</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-projects-backgrounder-standalone-May2022.pdf" target="_blank">IIWWTP Projects Conceptual Design Background Paper (2022)​</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/ii-wwtp-projects-site-plan-2021-07.pdf" target="_blank">2021 Design Concept Images​</a><br></li></ul></div>
Project definition phase (2018 – 2022)Project definition phase (2018 – 2022)<div class="ExternalClass6B35595C686C402280EDB51901185896"><p><strong>March 2022 Conceptual Design Approval (Stage Gate 1) APPROVED</strong></p><p>On March 25, 2022, the Conceptual Design was approved by the Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District (GVS&DD).</p><p>To learn more:</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2022-Mar-9_AGE.pdf#page=65" target="_blank" title="Document​ name">Conceptual Design Report </a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/boards/meeting/2285" target="_blank" title="Conceptual Design Presentation">Conceptual Design Presentation</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2022-Mar-9_AGE.pdf#page=80" target="_blank" title="Document​ name">Summary (Project Definition) Report March 2022</a>​​<br></li></ul></div>

Funding partners

The Federal and Provincial governments have each provided $250 million towards the early phase of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects.​​

 

 

Location of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant treated sludge lagoonshttps://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionImages/_t/IIWWTP-north-arm-fraser-river_jpg.jpgLocation of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant treated sludge lagoons
Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant looking easthttps://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionImages/_t/iiwwtp-projects-causeway-shoot-aerial-25-July_jpg.jpgIona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant looking east
Site plan for the alternative approach, showing what will be delivered (in green) and components that will be future workshttps://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionImages/_t/iiwwtp-site-plan-alternative-approach-2025-Sept_png.jpgSite plan for the alternative approach, showing what will be delivered (in green) and components that will be future works
Vancouver Sewerage Area: The Vancouver Sewerage Area treats wastewater from Burnaby, Richmond, Vancouver, Electoral Area A, and UBChttps://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionImages/_t/iiwwtp-vsa-view-map-2024-Oct-23_jpg.jpgVancouver Sewerage Area: The Vancouver Sewerage Area treats wastewater from Burnaby, Richmond, Vancouver, Electoral Area A, and UBC

 

 

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2018 – 20222018 – 2022<div class="ExternalClassC3F5C70B7A714482B4C984BCB2BED5CD"><p>​Project defi​nition​​<br></p></div>0
20222022<div class="ExternalClassB28442D4C1774FDC99A1DF68647AF9CD"><div><p>​Start of preliminary design and early works​<br></p></div></div>0
2024-20252024-2025<div class="ExternalClassD77DE7390FFC4E90B10A19DC125EAAEB"><p>​Assessment of options to re-scope project​<br></p></div>0
October 2025October 2025<div class="ExternalClassCFB138A043E54E49B48BBE2878151681"><p>​Approval of alternative approach​<br></p></div>0
2025-20392025-2039<div class="ExternalClass7EB80FAC09C343E1809B4C9C7C23651F"><p>​Design and construction of secondary treatment​<br></p></div>1
20402040<div class="ExternalClass465CE89CD91B4F4CB714F8700DE04C89"><p>​Completion of ecological projects required for permitting​<br></p></div>0
After 2040After 2040<div class="ExternalClassB9863323B11F4E72AFB74ADF9AACD400"><p>​Future works​<br></p></div>0

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