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Coquitlam Water MainCoquitlam Water Main<div class="ExternalClass62A60BC1C31D4C3FBB60F30E9B2BEC09"><p>Metro Vancouver is constructing a new water main in Coquitlam to meet the growing demand for drinking water in the region. The Coquitlam Water Main is approximately 12 kilometres long, and varies between 2.2 and 3.5 metres in diameter. It will be constructed between the north end of Pipeline Road and Mariner Way at Riverview Crescent.</p><p>Construction of the Coquitlam Water Main is divided into four sections: </p><ul><li>​Robson to Guildford Section from 2023 to 2026</li><li>​​​Cape Horn from 2026 to 2032</li><li>Pipeline Road North from 2026 to 2032</li><li>City Centre Tunnel from 2027 to 2034<br></li></ul><p>To reduce disruptions, approximately two of the 12 kilometres of the water main will be tunnelled under Coquitlam’s downtown core, between Guildford Way and Dewdney Trunk Road.</p><p>Once all sections of the Coquitlam Water Main are constructed, Metro Vancouver will connect the new water main to the existing drinking water system.​​<br></p></div>City of Coquitlam and City of Port CoquitlamProject

 

 

City Centre Tunnel Sectionhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/water/coquitlam-water-main-city-centre-tunnel-section, City Centre Tunnel SectionCity Centre Tunnel Section
Pipeline Road North Sectionhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/water/coquitlam-water-main-pipeline-road-north-section, Pipeline Road North SectionPipeline Road North Section
Robson to Guildford Sectionhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/water/coquitlam-water-main-robson-to-guildford-section, Robson to Guildford SectionRobson to Guildford Section<div class="ExternalClassFE1D3E16F0014954B98B657A4269601A"><p>​​<br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

Map - Coquitlam Water Main Projecthttps://metrovancouver.org/services/water/ConstructionImages/_t/coquitlam-water-main-project-map_jfif.jpgMap - Coquitlam Water Main Project
Coquitlam Water Main - Pipe sizehttps://metrovancouver.org/services/water/ConstructionImages/_t/cwm-pipe-size-overall-graphic_jpg.jpgCoquitlam Water Main - Pipe size

 

 

Work hoursWork hours<div class="ExternalClassB6861A43D81148F08E3DAA09031AF1CB"><p>All activities will comply with the City of Coquitlam’s noise bylaws and granted bylaw variances. Typical work hours will be:</p><ul><li><strong>Monday to Friday</strong>: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm </li><li><strong>Saturday</strong>: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm</li><li><strong>Sunday and holiday</strong>: No work planned</li></ul><p>This schedule may change if crews need more time to complete critical activities. Metro Vancouver will notify the community about these activities ahead of time.<br></p></div>
Tree removalTree removal<div class="ExternalClass0C6B1524B01641859E30F4A92FAF3066"><p></p><p>Tree removal will be required along the alignment to accommodate the new infrastructure. We will work to minimize the number of trees to be removed as much as possible. Both Metro Vancouver and the City of Coquitlam are committed to the importance of trees in the community, and we will work closely with the City to meet tree restoration and replanting requirements.<br></p></div>
EngagementEngagement<div class="ExternalClass392CD3B536C5427D9A4167CE5F4C3F71"><p>At Metro Vancouver, we make decisions that impact over 3 million residents that live in our region. Metro Vancouver engages municipalities, businesses and the general public whenever we are working on a new program, policy, or project across our service areas. Learn more about our <a href="/about-us/community-engagement">engagement principles</a>.</p><h2>Engagement approach for the Coquitlam Water Main project</h2><p>Each section of the Coquitlam Water Main project will have separate engagement activities during the design phase. </p><p>Read more about the engagement we conducted for the <a href="/services/water/coquitlam-water-main-robson-to-guildford-section">Robson to Guildford Section​</a> and the <a href="/services/water/coquitlam-water-main-city-centre-tunnel-section">City Centre Tunnel Section</a>, under the section “Engagement” on their respective pages.<br></p><p>Upcoming engagements:<br></p><ul><li>​Cape Horn Section: Fall 2025<br></li><li>Pipeline Road North Section: Spring 2026<br></li></ul><h2>Keeping the community updated</h2><p>Metro Vancouver will keep the community informed about the project and engagement opportunities by sending updates through print notifications, email, the project website, and on-site signage. You can subscribe to our mailing list to receive ​updates via email by selecting the project name in our <a href="/services/water/water-engagement-mailing-list">water projects​ sign-up page​</a>. </p><p>Our community liaison is available throughout the project to address any questions or comments you may have about the Coquitlam Water Main project. ​<br></p></div>
Project materialsProject materials<div class="ExternalClass9AD02C557CE1450CAE20C074FD7FA744"><p> <strong>Fact sheets</strong></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i> </span> <a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/Fact-Sheet-Coquitlam-Water-Main-Project.pdf" target="_blank">Coquitlam Water Main</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i> </span> <a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/coquitlam-water-main-city-centre-tunnel-section-fact-sheet.pdf" target="_blank">Coquitlam Water Main – City Centre Tunnel Section​</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i> </span>​<a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/coquitlam-water-main-robson-to-guildford-section-fact-sheet.pdf">Coquitlam Water Main –​ Robson to Guildford Section​</a></li></ul><p> <strong>​​Newsletters</strong></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i> </span> <a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/newsletter-project-update-coquitlam-water-main-project-2023-04-27.pdf">2023 – April 27 – Project Update</a></li></ul></div>
Related linksRelated links<div class="ExternalClassC19425F46DF04A5786EDFE4E64AEFC5B"><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link">​</i></span>​<a href="/services/water/the-regional-system">Regional Drinking Water System</a>​​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link">​</i></span>​<a href="/services/water/coquitlam-water-utility-projects/">Coquitlam Water Utility Projects</a>​<br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link">​</i></span>​<a href="/services/water/water-conservation/">Water Conservation</a>​<br></li></ul></div>​<br>

 

 

2020 - 20272020 - 2027<div class="ExternalClass8651939C5AD34FC5927BCADF8B24236A">Detailed design​​<br></div>1
2023 - 20342023 - 2034<div class="ExternalClass97CFCAE27C0B4AEEAAFB205A2D2CB71D">Construction​​<br></div>1
2030s2030s<div class="ExternalClassFE49125C77A64B27B5148311A34A3D73"><p>Water main connection<br></p></div>0

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