Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects

Early works and priority a​ctivities

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:

• Clean out of treated sludge lagoons west of the existing treatment plant​
  
• Design of a barge berth for transportation of construction materials to and from Iona Island
• Removal of biosolids stockpiles east of the existing treatment plant
• Geotechnical investigations, on land and in-water around Iona Island
• Technical studies for ecological restoration projects
• Work to obtain required permits and approvals
• Improvements to roads and upgraded electrical servicing on Sea Island and Iona Island
  

We will keep you updated about what to expect on xʷəyeyət (Iona Island) and in the surrounding area as the projects progress.​​​​

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.​​​​​​

Funding partners

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