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Prospect Reservoir UpgradesProspect Reservoir Upgrades<div class="ExternalClass546C2270D39346759986C502FDDB2565"><p>Metro Vancouver will be upgrading the existing Prospect Reservoir located in Sarita Park, District of North Vancouver. These upgrades are critical to extend the reservoir’s service life, improve surface drainage, and remove invasive vegetation near the facility.</p><p>This project is expected to take place from fall 2025 to summer 2026.​<br></p></div>District of North VancouverProject

 

 

Project completedProject completed<div class="ExternalClass84420856B39D4915BC331883CFB6636B"><p>Metro Vancouver has completed upgrades to Prospect Reservoir. Impacted areas have been restored and temporary fencing has been removed. The park is now open to the public.<br></p><p>Thank you for your patience as we completed this essential drinking water infrastructure project! <br></p><p>​For more information, please read our <a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/prospect-reservoir-upgrades-newsletter-project-completion-2026-08-04.pdf">latest newsletter</a>.<br></p></div>8/5/2026 7:00:00 AM

 

 

Prospect Reservoir Upgrades - project location maphttps://metrovancouver.org/services/water/ConstructionImages/_t/project-location-prospect-reservoir-upgrades-map_jpg.jpgProspect Reservoir Upgrades - project location map

 

 

Project activitiesProject activities<div class="ExternalClass027B653757BC482ABCE55D4F0279F63D"><p>​​Activities will include:</p><ul><li>​Install temporary construction fencing, storage area, and office trailers</li><li>Drain and temporarily remove the reservoir from service<br></li><li>Remove 27 trees to accommodate project activities​<br></li><li>Complete rehabilitation work inside the reservoir to extend its service life</li><li>Reconnect the reservoir to the drinking water system</li><li>Excavate the ground near the facility to remove invasive plants </li><li>Install pipes to capture rainwater overflow, which will improve surface drainage</li><li>Restore impacted areas to previous condition and reopen the park</li></ul></div>
Impacts and mitigation Impacts and mitigation <div class="ExternalClass1DDEE6294329485C8933F53E7727A4E9"><p>Metro Vancouver is committed to minimizing impacts whenever possible. The surrounding community and park visitors may experience the following impacts:</p><ul><li>Partial closure of Sarita Park during the project </li><li>Moderate noise from excavation</li><li>Increased traffic along Sarita Avenue from construction vehicles</li></ul><p>There will be no impacts to water supply during this project.</p><p>To minimize impacts, we will:</p><ul><li><strong>Noise</strong>: Cover noisy equipment and use low-noise equipment and tools</li><li><strong>Traffic</strong>: Use traffic control personnel to redirect traffic around the work zone, when required</li><li><strong>Environment</strong>: Hire an environmental professional to monitor construction activities, including water discharge<br></li><li><strong>Trees:</strong> Install fencing to protect healthy trees that will not be removed and hire an arborist to supervise tree removal<br></li><li>​<strong>Dust</strong>: Remove dust and debris from the site and surrounding areas </li></ul></div>
Work hoursWork hours<div class="ExternalClass2718BB19A3444F728279BB1775BCB1F1"><p>Project activities may take place on:</p><ul><li><strong>Weekdays</strong>: Between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm</li><li>​<strong>Saturdays</strong>: Between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm</li></ul><p>There may be tim​es when construction crews will need to work longer hours to complete critical activities safely and efficiently. Work will comply with the District of North Vancouver bylaws or granted bylaw variances.</p></div>
Engagement Engagement <div class="ExternalClass414ADD67550A483D9C2D5C6FE86D25B6"><p>Metro Vancouver will keep the community informed as the project progresses by posting updates on this webpage. Our community liaison is also available to address any questions or comments you may have about the Prospect Reservoir Upgrades project.​<br></p></div>
Project materialsProject materials<div class="ExternalClass3EA7A4546EBC43FD897A9A8A95AFD2EB"><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/prospect-reservoir-upgrades-newsletter-project-completion-2026-08-04.pdf">2026 – August 4 – Project completion​</a>​<br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​<a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/prospect-reservoir-upgrades-project-update-newsletter-2026-03-25.pdf" target="_blank" title="2026 – March 25 – Project Update">2026 – March 25 – Project update​​</a>​<br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​<a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/prospect-reservoir-upgrades-mobilization-newsletter.pdf" target="_blank" title="Prospect Reservoir Upgrades Newsletter Oct 2025">2025 – October 7 – Upcoming​ work in your area​</a>​<br></li></ul> ​ </div>
Related linksRelated links<div class="ExternalClassE066D83DC68447BE9A589E5066427B11"><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​<a href="/services/water/the-regional-system">Regional drinking water system​</a>​​<br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> ​<a href="http://www.metrovancouver.org/welovewater/Pages/default.aspx">Water conservation tips</a></li></ul></div>

 

 

Fall 2025Fall 2025<div class="ExternalClass69C5B2518DB3486E92D792274B13743E"><p>​Site preparation<br></p></div>0
Fall 2025 – summer 2026Fall 2025 – summer 2026<div class="ExternalClass2BA77A67DC7B4D5C8C45E53018DF3D90"><p>​Construction<br></p></div>0
Summer 2026Summer 2026<div class="ExternalClass45EFC5A85CF7481DA25E9BFFD912E25A"><p>​Restoration<br></p></div>0

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