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Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects

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​Key facts:​​​

  • $9.9 billion: cost to deliver the Iona Projects ($6.4 billion in​ 2022 dollars, including escalation over duration of projects and risk reserve​​)​
  • 40%: amount of the region’s wastewater treated by the plant​
  • 750,000: people in the region served by the plant today
  • 950,000: people anticipated to be served by the plant in 2051
  • 1963:​ year the current treatment plant was commissioned​

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Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant ProjectsIona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects<div class="ExternalClass2E9DDD35447346A79F508B887F2EFE19"><p>The Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant is being upgraded to ensure continued protection of public health and the environment in a growing region.<br></p><p>Metro Vancouver wants to ensure the wastewater treatment plant makes a positive contribution to the health and well-being of people and the environment. A number of ecological restoration projects are planned in coordination with the plant upgrades. <br></p><h3>About the treatment plant </h3><p>The Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant was built in 1963 and today serves approximately 750,000 residents. The plant serves residents in the Vancouver Sewerage Area, which includes Vancouver, parts of Burnaby and Richmond, the University Endowment Lands, and UBC. The facility processes about 200 billion litres of wastewater each year. </p><p> The upgraded plant and complementary ecological projects are being designed to provide:</p><ul><li> <strong>Tertiary wastewater treatment</strong> to improve the treated wastewater quality being discharged to the Salish Sea</li><li> <strong>Ecological restoration projects</strong> to restore Iona Beach Regional Park’s diverse and sensitive ecosystems, build climate resilience, increase park visitor connection to nature, and create integration between the wastewater treatment plant and Park</li><li> <strong>Resource recovery opportunities</strong> to help support the region’s carbon neutrality objectives, by recovering important resources such as reclaimed water for non-potable uses, and biogas captured and used at the plant to generate heat for operations as well as supply for renewable natural gas to the Fortis BC natural gas distribution system</li><li> <strong>Extensive ground improvements</strong> to protect the plant from earthquake events and account for future sea level rise this century</li></ul><p>​The Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects are in the early works and preliminary design phase, with work to prepare the site underway.</p></div>City of Richmond

 

 

Outfall Rehabilitation Project: Upcoming Work in Iona Beach Regional ParkOutfall Rehabilitation Project: Upcoming Work in Iona Beach Regional Park<div class="ExternalClassF303FDA4EB0548498D750953430CDC0E"><p>​​Metro Vancouver is planning inspection work on the pipes that carry treated wastewater from the treatment plant to the Salish Sea. The pipes are located under the Iona Jetty and trail along the lagoons. Work is expected to begin the week of May 13, 2024 and will take about seven weeks to complete. Crews will be onsite to conduct investigations Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.<br></p><p>The Iona Jetty and trail along the lagoons will be temporarily closed to safely complete this work. Please check the Iona Beach Regional Park webpage for the latest trail status.</p><p>Metro Vancouver will make every effort to reduce the impact on visitors and those travelling in the area. Please follow the direction of signage and traffic control personnel when visiting <a href="/services/regional-parks/park/iona-beach-regional-park" target="_blank">Iona Beach Regional Park</a>. For more information and to see all community impacts, please see the <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/fact-sheet-iona-wwtp-projects-outfall-rehabilitation-2024-05-03.pdf" target="_blank">Outfall Rehabilitation Project fact sheet.</a><br></p>​<br></div>https://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionImages/map-outfall-rehabilitation-project-condition-assessment.jpg, Outfall Rehabilitation Project: Upcoming Work in Iona Beach Regional Park https://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionImages/map-outfall-rehabilitation-project-condition-assessment.jpg5/9/2024 7:00:00 AM

 

 

Early works and priority activitiesEarly works and priority activities<div class="ExternalClass7791B8C435C24657AD2860FD34DBD9AC"><p>Metro Vancouver continues to deliver early works and priority activities to prepare the site and inform design. Visitors to xʷəyeyət /Iona Island may see crews conducting work related to the following activities:</p><ul><li>Clean out of treated sludge lagoons west of the existing treatment plant<br></li><li>Design of a barge berth for transportation of construction materials to and from Iona Island</li><li>Removal of biosolids stockpiles east of the existing treatment plant</li><li>Geotechnical investigations, on land and in-water around Iona Island</li><li>Technical studies for ecological restoration projects</li><li>Work to obtain required permits and approvals</li><li>Improvements to roads and upgraded electrical servicing on Sea Island and Iona Island<br></li></ul><p>We will keep you updated about what to expect on xʷəyeyət/Iona Island and in the surrounding area as the projects progress.</p>​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></div>
Lagoon clean outLagoon clean out<div class="ExternalClass65C8BB8C08F5416099FB5E64A6A4713A"><p>Over the next seven years, the existing treated sludge lagoons will be cleaned out to prepare the site and support wastewater treatment plant upgrade construction. Each area will be re-purposed for alternate uses during and after project construction. The sludge lagoons will eventually be transitioned to wetlands, terrestrial habitat, and park amenities that will be integrated into Iona Beach Regional Park.</p><p>During clean out operations, a barge floats on the lagoon surface and dredges out biosolids from the bottom of the lagoon. Liquid biosolids are then pumped through two centrifuges located on a concrete dewatering pad to separate the water and biosolids.</p><p>In spring 2023, water is expected to be removed from the southeast lagoon. Clean out operations on the other sludge lagoons will begin in spring 2024 for approximately nine months, and occur yearly until 2030. Work will occur from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Saturday.</p><p>Metro Vancouver will continue to monitor and mitigate noise, odour, and wildlife impacts throughout operations.</p>​<br></div>
Barge berth designBarge berth design<div class="ExternalClassF5BA0A72250046298DA0D5F6DDE4A483"><p>Metro Vancouver is planning to reduce traffic impacts related to construction of the project by bringing in a barge to transfer materials like sand. It will require construction of a temporary barge berth, which will: </p><ul><li>Improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles travelling to xʷəyeyət (Iona Island) </li><li>Reduce both traffic throughout the Lower Mainland and greenhouse gas emissions </li><li>Help to minimize costs and delays​​​</li></ul></div>

 

 

Procurementhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/Procurement, https://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ProcurementProcurement

Community engagement

Metro Vancouver is working closely 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

Ongoing opportunities for engagement will continue to be provided. Please see the Community Engagement section below for previous engagement activities.

​​​​Questions or comments? Please email ionawwtp@metrovancouver.org.​​​​​

 

 

Community engagementCommunity 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><h3>Recent Engagement Opportunities​<br></h3><div style="display:none;"><p> <strong>Causeway Improvements Engagement Sessions – June 2024</strong></p><p></p><p>Metro Vancouver is hosting public engagement sessions for the Causeway Improvements Project that will include a pop-up session in Iona Beach Regional Park and an online meeting.</p><p>The sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to provide feedback on the proposed improvements​​ to the Iona Island Causeway and construction of the Iona Beach Regional Greenway.</p><p>Input received as part of the engagement sessions will be compiled into a summary report that will be published to the project website.</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/causeway-improvements-popup-display-panels-june2024.pdf" target="_blank">Causeway Improvements Pop-Up – Display Panels – June 2, 2024</a></li><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-feb-2024.pdf" target="_blank">Causeway Improvements – Fact Sheet – June 2, 2024</a></li></ul></div>​ <strong>Causeway Improvements – June 2024</strong> <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. An online feedback form will be available until July 12, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Complete the <a href="https://metrovancouver.civilspace.io/en/projects/iona-projects-online-feedback-form/engagements/june-23-and-27-2024/sections/1?_gl=1%2aqi3zi2%2a_ga%2aOTc4ODY4MDI5LjE2NTUxNDIzNDk.%2a_ga_GKFPPTV5X1%2aMTcxOTI0NzcwMi42NzguMS4xNzE5MjQ3OTIxLjAuMC4w" target="_blank">online​ feedback form​</a>.</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-feb-2024.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></ul>​ <strong>Barge Berth Open House – May 2024</strong> <p>Metro Vancouver hosted an Iona Projects open house on the location of the barge berth on May 15, 2024. An online feedback form will be available until May 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm. To provide your feedback on the information shared at the open house, please complete this <a href="https://metrovancouver.civilspace.io/en/projects/iona-projects-barge-berth-info-session-march-12-2024-open-house-may-15-2024/engagements/iona-projects-open-house-feedback-form-may-15-2024" target="_blank">survey</a>.<br></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>Input received will be compiled into a summary report that will be published on this web page.<br> 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 – 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>​​<br></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></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>Input received as part of the information session is being compiled into a summary report that will be published to the project website.<br></p>Information Session Resources:<br> <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/summary-report-barge-berth-engagement-February-to-May-2024.pdf" target="_blank">​Barge Berth – Engagement Report – February to May​ 2024</a></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>Input received as part of the open house is being compiled into a summary report that will be published to the project website. To provide community members that were unable to attend the in-person event an opportunity to provide feedback on the information presented at the open house, the online feedback form remained open until 11:59 pm PST on October 6, 2023.​​​​</p><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">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><h3>Recent Meetings</h3><p>You can find information on recent meetings here:<br></p><p> <strong>2024</strong></p><p>Online Update Meeting with Birders and Naturalists on the Barge Berth Project – February 29, 2024​​<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/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>​<br></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><br></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<br></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>​<br></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><br></li></ul></li></ul><div><p> <strong>2021</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-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><br></li></ul><div><p> <strong>2020</strong></p></div><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><div><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></li></ul></div></div>
Project definition phase (2018 – 2022)Project definition phase (2018 – 2022)<div class="ExternalClass6B35595C686C402280EDB51901185896"><h3>March 2022 Conceptual Design Approval (Stage Gate 1) APPROVED</h3><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> <br> </ul><h4>Project Definition Engagement (2018 to February 2022)<br></h4><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 </li></ul> ​<br></div>
Project documents (2022 – 2026)Project documents (2022 – 2026)<div class="ExternalClass5DBAD17710DB4453951EBDAF72174A86"><h3>Fact Sheets<br></h3><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-iiwwtp-projects-preliminary-design.pdf" target="_blank">Iona Projects </a><br></li><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><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-feb-2024.pdf" target="_blank">Iona Projects –​ Causeway Improvements</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/fact-sheet-iona-wwtp-projects-outfall-rehabilitation-2024-05-03.pdf" target="_blank">Iona Projects – Outfall Rehabilitation​</a>​</li></ul><h3>Email News​​​letters​<br></h3><p>We provide project updates and current site activities through an email newsletter. You can sign up to the mailing list <a href="/services/liquid-waste/liquid-waste-engagement-mailing-list" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p> <strong>Links to 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/iiwwtp-community-newsletter-projects-July-3-2024.pdf" target="_blank">​2024 - July - Community Newsletter​​​</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-projects-June-13-2024.pdf" target="_blank">​2024 - June - Community Newsletter​​​</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-projects-May-8-2024.pdf" target="_blank">​2024 - May​ - Community Newsletter​​​</a>​<br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/iiwwtp-projects-community-newsletter-march-2024.pdf" target="_blank">​2024 - March - Community Newsletter​​​</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-projects-February-28-2024.pdf" target="_blank">​2024 - Late February – Community Newsletter​​​</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-projects-February-15-2024.pdf" target="_blank">​2024 - Mid-February – Community Newsletter​​​</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" target="_blank">2023 - December - Community Newsletter​</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" target="_blank">2023 - September- Community Newsletter​</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" target="_blank">2023 - April - Community Newsletter</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" target="_blank">2023 - January - Community Newsletter</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" target="_blank">2022​ - April - Community Newsletter</a></li></ul><h3>Project Resour​ces</h3><ul class="fa-ul"><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</a></li></ul><h3>Media Releas​​es</h3><ul class="fa-ul"><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></li></ul> ​<br></div>​<br>
ResourcesResources<div class="ExternalClassB6F18FAF1F5F4B19A8086C10A1659E16"><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-project-conceptual-design-background-paper-2022-05.pdf" target="_blank" title="IWWTP Projects – Conceptual Design Background Paper">IWWTP Projects – Conceptual Design Background Paper</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" title="2021 Design Concept Images">2021 Design Concept Images</a></li>​ </ul></div>

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Other projects in the areaOther projects in the area<div class="ExternalClass5CEEADF776E14950AD17971D36D423A1"><h4>Raincoast Conservation Foundation’s North Arm Jetty Breaches Project</h4> <br> <p> <strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Raincoast Conservation Foundation is constructing two 30-metre-wide breaches in the North Arm Jetty in the Fraser River estuary to restore natural migration pathways for juvenile salmon and other fish species, and natural movement of freshwater, saltwater, and fine sediments.</p><p>The first breach was completed in February 2022. Initial monitoring has already demonstrated project success, with high rates of juvenile salmon passage, including Chinook, chum, pink, and sockeye salmon, and with no impacts detected to navigation in the main river channel. </p><p>Construction of the second breach is expected to occur in fall 2023, along with site maintenance and remediation. Breach locations are informed by ease of fish passage through jetty midpoint, accessibility, construction feasibility, cost, and stakeholder and First Nations feedback.</p> <br> <p> <strong>Background</strong> </p><p>The North Arm Jetty was constructed in 1916 to aid in navigation, creating a 6.8-kilometre-long barrier and altering connectivity between the North Arm of the Fraser River and the rest of the estuary. This barrier interrupts the natural movement of juvenile salmon and other fish species, forcing them directly from freshwater river areas into the deeper waters of the Strait of Georgia, bypassing the brackish marsh, tidal channels, and mudflat habitats upon which they rely to make the transition from freshwater to saline ocean water. The jetty is under the jurisdiction of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. It extends from the northwestern tip of Iona Island, and is located directly adjacent to Iona Beach Regional Park.</p> <br> <p> <strong>Shared Goals</strong></p><p>The North Arm Jetty Breaches Project is supported by Metro Vancouver and is aligned with the ecological restoration goals of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant projects.</p> <br> <p> <strong>Project Partners</strong></p><p>Ducks Unlimited Canada, Tsawwassen First Nation, Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance, Pacific Salmon Foundation, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, with support from Metro Vancouver.</p><p>Funding for Raincoast’s project provided by the Coastal Restoration Fund and the BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund.</p> <br> <p> <strong>Contact Raincoast Conservation Foundation</strong></p><p>Email Dave Scott at <a href="mailto:dave@raincoast.org" target="_blank">dave@raincoast.org</a></p><p>Learn more about Raincoast's work in the Fraser River estuary at the <a href="https://www.raincoast.org/connectivity/" target="_blank">Raincoast Site</a>.</p> <br> <p> <strong>Project Information Session</strong></p><p>A project information session, cohosted by Metro Vancouver, was held on May 27, 2021:</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/raincoast-information-session-presentation-2021-05-27.pdf" target="_blank" title="Raincoast Information Session Presentation">Raincoast Information Session Presentation</a></li>​ <li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/raincoast-information-session-summary-2021-05-27.pdf" target="_blank" title="Raincoast Information Session Summary">Raincoast Information Session Summary</a></li>​ <ul> </ul></ul>​<br></div>

 

 

Location of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant treated sludge lagoonshttps://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionImages/_t/aerial-photo-existing-IIWWTP-north-arm-fraser-river_jpg.jpgLocation of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant treated sludge lagoons
Rendering of future IIWWTP Projects and Iona Beach Regional Park.https://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionImages/_t/iona-island-wastewater-treatment-plant-treated-sludge-lagoons_jpg.jpgRendering of future IIWWTP Projects and Iona Beach Regional Park.
Rendering of future IIWWTPhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionImages/_t/rendering-future-IIWWTP_jpg.jpgRendering of future IIWWTP
Rendering of future IIWWTPhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionImages/_t/rendering-future-IIWWTP-2_jpg.jpgRendering of future IIWWTP
Rendering of future IIWWTP Projects and Iona Beach Regional Parkhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionImages/_t/rendering-future-IIWWT-projects-iona-beach-regional-park_jpg.jpgRendering of future IIWWTP Projects and Iona Beach Regional Park
Rendering of future Iona Beach Regional Park boardwalkhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionImages/_t/rendering-future-iona-beach-regional-park-boardwalk_jpg.jpgRendering of future Iona Beach Regional Park boardwalk

 

 

2018 – 20222018 – 2022<div class="ExternalClass87A51DF1854340C09D90621CBDEB8113"><p>Project Definition​​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></p></div>0
2022 – 20282022 – 2028<div class="ExternalClassCA206C6874794A76BAA064CD19E38AA8">Design & Construction of Early Works and Ground Improvements​<br></div>1
2022 – 20352022 – 2035<div class="ExternalClassE3194EAAC5814ECA9E316ACF1697E0E8"><p>Design & Construction of Treatment Plant ​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></p></div>1
2022 – 20382022 – 2038<div class="ExternalClassCADA83768E32456AAF9EACE5FD3125C3"><p>Design & Construction of Ecological Restoration and Park Projects ​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></p></div>1
20352035<div class="ExternalClassB325AECDEEEE40469DCEE3213BF14C55"><p>Plant Operational​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></p></div>0

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