North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program

Program​ overview

Metro Vancouver is building the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant, a new treatment facility that will provide tertiary filtration to better protect the environment and meet the needs of a growing region.​

Also included in the p​rogram are:​

• The pump station and sewer pipes to serve the new plant (the Conveyance Project)
• The preliminary design for decommissioning the existing Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant​
  

The new North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant will serve over 300,000 residents and businesses in the Districts of North and West Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). It will replace the existing Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant on the North Shore, one of the last plants on the west coast of Canada and the United States to provide only primary level wastewater treatment.

Building a new wastewater treatment plant that provides a higher level of treatment is essential to comply with mandatory federal regulations. It will also ensure the treated wastewater released into the marine environment of the Burrard Inlet is much cleaner. The new plant will feature a modern, enclosed design and robust odour control system, will meet the latest earthquake standards and be resilient to future sea level rise, and will include a public plaza and community meeting spaces.

• ​ District of North Vancouver
  

Common questions about the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant

Metro Vancouver recognizes concerns about the updated cost and schedule to complete the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant, and changes to rates to deliver wastewater services to the region. Please find responses to frequently asked questions below.

Key events and decisions

A detailed timeline for the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program and links to relevant program documents, including Board and Committee minutes, reports, presentations, and media releases.​​

• ​ North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program detailed timeline ​

Documents and resources

Construction updat​es

Metro Vancouver recognizes that long-term work in the area can be challenging and impactful for residents and businesses. We are committed to minimizing impacts of construction.​

​​​Community engagement

Metro Vancouver works 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, and provide project updates as they arise. You can contact the project's community liaison using the information in the “Contacts" box. 

We have worked closely with North Shore communities, spec​​ial 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.

• ​ Public and local community meetings​
  

Additional information​​​