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North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project

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North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant ProjectNorth Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project<div class="ExternalClassFB63D9C2422B4B52A69278B5125CFC8B"><p>Metro Vancouver is building the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant, a new treatment facility that will provide tertiary treatment to better protect the environment. ​<br></p><p>The program includes:<br></p><ul><li>The North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project<br>See below for project updates​<br><br></li><li>The pump station and sewer pipes to serve the new plant (the Conveyance Project) <br> <p> <i class="fa-light fa-link"></i> ​​<a href="/services/liquid-waste/Pages/conveyance-project.aspx" title="Learn more about the engagement">​ ​Learn more about the Conveyance Project​​</a>​ </p></li><li>Decommissioning the existing Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant <br> This work will begin in the mid-2020s. When complete, the land will be returned to Squamish Nation.</li></ul>​​ <h3>About the treatment plant</h3><p>The North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is a new tertiary treatment facility being built to replace the existing primary level Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant on the North Shore. Tertiary treatment exceeds fe​deral regulatory requirements for treatment technology and will ensure the treated wastewater released into the marine environment is much cleaner.</p><p>The new treatment plant is being built to serve 250,000 residents and businesses in the Districts of West and North Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, and the Squamish and Tsleil‑Waututh Nations and will:</p><ul><li>Improve the quality of the treated wastewater released into the Burrard Inlet</li><li>Feature a modern, enclosed design and robust odour control system to prevent odour from reaching neighbouring residents and businesses</li><li>Recover heat for use by the Lonsdale Energy Corporation as an alternative energy source</li><li>Be constructed to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold and ENVISION Gold certification standards</li><li>Include a public plaza, education and community meeting spaces​<br>​<br></li></ul></div>West 1st Street, between Pemberton Avenue and Philip Avenue, District of North Vancouver

 

 

North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Programhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionImages/_t/North-shore-WWTP-program-map_jpg.jpgNorth Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program
Architectural rendering of the new North Shore Wastewater Treatment Planthttps://metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionImages/_t/rendering-north_shore_WWTP-aerial1_jpg.jpgArchitectural rendering of the new North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant

 

 

August 2023 project status updateAugust 2023 project status update<div class="ExternalClass39E7AD43A8EE4473A6DA1D969F60BF8F"><p>Metro Vancouver continues to work with PCL (the construction manager) and AECO​​M (the design consultant) to develop a plan to complete the project. We expect to present recommended next steps, including an updated cost estimate and schedule, to Metro Vancouver’s Board of Directors in fall 2023. </p><p>Producing an estimate, schedule, and delivery plan for an infrastructure project such as this is complex and takes time. As we shared in March 2023, numerous design and construction errors and deficiencies were identified from the previous contractor, who was responsible for both designing and building the new treatment plant. Over the past several months we have been working to correct these deficiencies and advance the design in order to develop an accurate schedule and cost estimate to complete the project. </p><p>Metro Vancouver will continue to provide project updates as new information becomes available. We look forward to the successful completion of a tertiary treatment plant that meets and exceeds safety and regulatory requirements.</p> ​<br></div>​<br>8/19/2023 7:00:00 AM

 

 

Project Activities Project Activities <div class="ExternalClassCE00BDBA83324EFF9134D4517C00EFB8"><p>PCL will continue early works construction at the treatment plant site through fall 2023. </p><p>What to expect on and near the site over the coming month:</p><ul><li>Crews building scaffolding, installing rebar, and pouring concrete</li><li>Crews repairing concrete deficiencies on existing structures </li><li>Cranes moving materials and equipment</li><li>Construction noise from power tools and equipment</li><li>Intermittent periods of noisier work during excavator and jackhammer use</li><li>Vehicles delivering materials to the site via West 1st Street, between Pemberton Avenue and Philip Avenue</li><li>Crews conducting minor road maintenance as needed on West 1st Street</li></ul><h3>Site Evacuation Drill in late September</h3><p>As part of routine health and safety measures for the project, staff and crew members working at the treatment plant site will participate in a brief site evacuation drill in late September 2023. The drill is expected to last approximately 30 minutes and will take place during regular construction hours. If you are near the site during the drill, you may hear air horn signals and see people mustering outside of the fence line. Emergency services and site neighbours will be notified in advance. ​<br></p></div>
Impacts and MitigationImpacts and Mitigation<div class="ExternalClassD19E23728F984E9193233FFD628F260E"><p>Construction impacts for the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant project may include:</p><ul><li>Traffic pattern changes and possible temporary delays</li><li>Parking restrictions</li><li>Large vehicles and heavy equipment in the work area and on nearby roads</li><li>Construction noise and vibration</li></ul>​​<br></div>
Work hoursWork hours<div class="ExternalClass50BE9A7547744E9FA24E45A3AC7C15CE"><p>Monday to Friday between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm </p><p>Saturdays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm</p><p>All work will comply with District of North Vancouver bylaws or granted bylaw variances. Advance notification will be provided if extended working hours are scheduled.</p>​<br></div>
Sustainability Sustainability <div class="ExternalClass5465A596CA4A48D4A27FD726EB9F7E9C"><p>The new treatment plant will be constructed to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold and ENVISION Gold certification standards. The plant will harvest and reuse rainwater outside the plant and will conserve and reclaim water used within the plant.</p><p><strong>What is LEED?</strong> Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of the most popular green building certification programs used worldwide. LEED seeks to optimize the use of natural resources, promote regenerative and restorative strategies, maximize the positive and minimize the negative environmental and human health consequences of the construction industry, and provide high-quality indoor environments for building occupants.</p><p><strong>What is ENVISION?</strong> Envision® is a sustainability rating system and planning guide for introducing sustainability considerations into infrastructure projects. Envision assesses not only individual project performance, but how well projects contribute to the efficiency and long-term sustainability of the communities they serve.</p><p>Both rating systems are complementary and provide a flexible framework to identify sustainable approaches throughout Project design, construction and plant operations.</p>​<br></div>
EngagementEngagement<div class="ExternalClass7C41DFAEB3294E1CB7F103C62657ECC6"><p>Metro Vancouver is committed to minimizing impacts and working with the community to listen to concerns and interests and ensure they are considered as the project progresses. A community liaison is available to address issues, answer questions from the community, and provide project updates as they arise.</p><p>We have worked closely with North Shore communities, special interest groups, local governments and First Nations since 2012 to learn about their values, interests and concerns. This engagement informed the design of the new wastewater treatment plant. </p><ul class="fa-ul"><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="/services/liquid-waste/Pages/public-local-community-meetings.aspx" target="_blank" title="Public and local community meetings">Public and local community meetings</a></li></ul>​ </div>
Projects MaterialsProjects Materials<div class="ExternalClass9F85C9D77BFD4B6DAA7345CFCF4E131B"><h3>Email newsletters</h3><p>From April 2022 onwards, we will provide the community with updates about the project and site activities approximately once a month through an email newsletter. You can sign up to the mailing list by clicking the button under “Stay Connected”.</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/north-shore-wwtp-project-community-newsletter-2023-09.pdf" target="_blank" title="August 2023">September 2023​</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/ConstructionDocuments/nswwtp-community-newsletter-August2023.pdf" target="_blank" title="August 2023">August 2023</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/north-shore-wwtp-project-community-newsletter-2023-06.pdf" target="_blank" title="June 2023">June 2023</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/north-shore-wwtp-project-community-newsletter-2023-05.pdf" target="_blank" title="May 2023">May 2023</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/north-shore-wwtp-project-community-newsletter-2023-04.pdf" target="_blank" title="April 2023">April 2023</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/north-shore-wwtp-project-community-newsletter-2023-03.pdf" target="_blank" title="March 2023">March 2023</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/north-shore-wwtp-project-community-newsletter-2023-01.pdf" target="_blank" title="January 2023">January 2023</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/north-shore-wwtp-project-community-newsletter-2022-12.pdf" target="_blank" title="December 2022">December 2022</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/north-shore-wwtp-project-community-newsletter-2022-11.pdf" target="_blank" title="November 2022">November 2022</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/north-shore-wwtp-project-community-newsletter-2022-10.pdf" target="_blank" title="October 2022">October 2022</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/north-shore-wwtp-project-community-newsletter-2022-09.pdf" target="_blank" title="September 2022">September 2022</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/north-shore-wwtp-project-community-newsletter-2022-08.pdf" target="_blank" title="August 2022">August 2022</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/north-shore-wwtp-project-community-newsletter-2022-06.pdf" target="_blank" title="June 2022">June 2022</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/north-shore-wwtp-email-newsletter-2022-05.pdf" target="_blank" title="May 2022">May 2022</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/north-shore-wwtp-email-newsletter-2022-04.pdf" target="_blank" title="April 2022">April 2022</a></li></ul><h3>Project fact sheets</h3><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/north-shore-wwtp-project-newsletter-2022-04.pdf" target="_blank" title="April 2022">April 2022</a></li></ul><p>Media releases</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/media-room/media-release/722" target="_blank" title="Metro Vancouver Finalizes Contract for Completion of North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project – April 20, 2022">Metro Vancouver Finalizes Contract for Completion of North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project – April 20, 2022</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/media-room/media-release/699" target="_blank" title="Metro Vancouver Initiates Termination Process for Contract with Acciona on North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant—October 15, 2021">Metro Vancouver Initiates Termination Process for Contract with Acciona on North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant—October 15, 2021​</a></li></ul><h3>Reports and presentations</h3><p> <strong>July 19, 2023</strong><br> Phase 2 Design Build Consulting Services for the Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant - Change Order to AECOM Contract PC14-0408​<br></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2023-Jul-19_AGE.pdf#page=91" target="_blank" title="Phase 2 Design Build Consulting Services for the LGWWTP - Change Order to AECOM Contract PC14-0408">Report</a></li></ul> Award of RFP No. 23-121 Technical Services for the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project​<br> <p></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2023-Jul-19_AGE.pdf#page=95" target="_blank" title="Report">Report</a></li></ul><p> <strong>June 14, 2023</strong><br> North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program - Program Overview and Background</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2023-Jun-14_AGE.pdf#page=8" target="_blank" title="North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update in Liquid Waste Committee Manager’s Report">Presentation</a></li></ul><p> <strong>May 17, 2023</strong><br> North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update in Liquid Waste Committee Manager’s Report</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2023-May-17_AGE.pdf#page=38" target="_blank" title="North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update in Liquid Waste Committee Manager’s Report">Report</a></li></ul><p> <strong>April 12, 2023</strong><br> North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update in Liquid Waste Committee Manager’s Report </p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2023-Apr-12_AGE.pdf#page=25" target="_blank" title="North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update in Liquid Waste Committee Manager’s Report">Report</a> </li></ul><p> <strong>March 15, 2023</strong><br> Liquid Waste Committee: North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Early Works Agreement Extension</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2023-Mar-15_AGE.pdf#page=38" target="_blank" title="North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Early Works Agreement Extension">Report</a> </li></ul> North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update in Liquid Waste Committee Manager’s Report <ul class="fa-ul"><li>​​ <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2023-Mar-15_AGE.pdf#page=41" target="_blank" title="North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update in Liquid Waste Committee Manager’s Report">Report</a></li></ul><p> <strong>February 8, 2023</strong><br> North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update in Liquid Waste Committee Manager’s Report </p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2023-Feb-8_AGE.pdf#page=17" target="_blank" title="North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update in Liquid Waste Committee Manager’s Report">Report</a></li></ul><p> <strong>October 5, 2022</strong><br> North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update in Liquid Waste Committee Manager’s Report </p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2022-Oct-5_AGE.pdf#page=91" target="_blank" title="Document​ name">Report</a></li></ul><p> <strong>September 21, 2022</strong><br> North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update in Liquid Waste Committee Manager’s Report</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2022-Sep-21_AGE.pdf#page=18" target="_blank" title="Document​ name">Report</a></li></ul><p> <strong>July 13, 2022</strong><br> North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update in Liquid Waste Committee Manager’s Report</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2022-Jul-13_AGE.pdf#page=49" target="_blank" title="Document​ name">Report</a></li></ul><p> <strong>June 8, 2022</strong><br> North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update in Liquid Waste Committee Manager’s Report</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2022-Jun-8_AGE.pdf#page=35" target="_blank" title="Document​ name">Report</a></li></ul><p> <strong>May 18, 2022</strong><br> North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update in Liquid Waste Committee Manager’s Report</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2022-May-18_AGE.pdf#page=67" target="_blank" title="Report">Report</a></li></ul><p> <strong>April 13, 2022</strong><br> Liquid Waste Committee: North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2022-Apr-13_AGE.pdf#page=63" target="_blank" title="Document​ name">Report</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2022-Apr-13_PPT.pdf#page=35" target="_blank" title="Presentation">Presentation</a></li></ul><p> <strong>March 9, 2022</strong><br> Liquid Waste Committee: Contract Amendment of RFP No. 14-205 - Design Build Consulting Services for the Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant to Design Consultant, Engineer of Record Service </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=170" target="_blank" title="Liquid Waste Committee: Contract Amendment of RFP No. 14-205">Report</a></li></ul><p> <strong>February 23, 2022</strong><br> Liquid Waste Committee: Award of Contract Resulting from RFQ No. 21-457: North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant (NSWWTP) Project </p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span><a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2022-Feb-23_AGE.pdf" target="_blank" title="Document​ name">Report</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/boards/LiquidWasteCommittee/LWA_2022-Feb-23_PPT.pdf" target="_blank" title="Document​ name">Presentation</a>​<br></li></ul></div>

Funding partners

The Federal and Provincial governments are providing joint funding of up to $405 million toward the construction of the North Shore Wa​​stewater Treatment Plant. For more information on federal infrastructure funding, visit: www.infrastructure.gc.ca.​

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