Saturday, January 3, 2026
Vancouver pilots micro-tunnelling method to renew aging sewer pipes
The City of Vancouver is piloting new ways to replace aging sewer infrastructure that runs underneath Memorial West Park. Instead of digging a large, open…
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Infrastructure BC publishes Fall 2025 BC Major Infrastructure Projects Brochure
Infrastructure BC announced the publication of its Fall 2025 BC Major Infrastructure Projects Brochure, a province-wide snapshot of significant public infrastructure projects. The brochure consolidates…
Brampton kicks off construction on Riverwalk Phase One
The City of Brampton officially kicked off construction on the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection Project, the first phase of the Riverwalk project. This marks a significant…
Tunnelling complete for Annacis Water Supply Tunnel Project
Metro Vancouver has completed the tunnelling phase of the Annacis Water Supply Tunnel, a critical infrastructure project that will increase capacity to deliver high-quality drinking…
Metro Vancouver adopts new approach for upgrading the Iona Island WWTP
Metro Vancouver’s Board of Directors voted to take a new approach to upgrading the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant that will mitigate annual cost impacts…
Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel construction substantially complete
Metro Vancouver announced it has substantially finished construction on the Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel. “Building this tunnel under the Burrard Inlet was a massive…
North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program independent review on hold
Metro Vancouver’s Board of Directors announced that it has determined that a review of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program is not in the…
Calgary awards digital asset management contract to Arcadis
Arcadis has been awarded a multiyear contract with the City of Calgary to advance the management of the city’s infrastructure portfolio. By deploying Enterprise Decision Analytics (EDA)—an…
Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir completed to protect Albertans from future floods
The Government of Alberta announced that the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) is now in operation, protecting lives, and critical infrastructure in southern Alberta from floods.…
Hatch selected for North End Sewage Treatment Plant Biosolids Facilities Upgrade
Hatch announced it is continuing its involvement in the North End Sewage Treatment Plant (NEWPCC) projects as part of the selected team for the Biosolids…
Project to upgrade Iona Island Causeway receives $500,000 in BC Grant funding
Metro Vancouver announced the next stage of early construction work is set to begin in preparation for upgrades to the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant,…
Work underway on Windsor’s $22M St. Rose Stormwater Pumping Station
The City of Windsor highlighted the construction on the new St. Rose Stormwater Pumping Station currently underway, and updated the City’s recently launched Stormwater Financing…
Federal government, City of Sarnia investing $29M to rebuild wastewater system
The federal government and the City of Sarnia are investing over $29.5 million to rebuild the wastewater collection system. “Investing in infrastructure like Sarnia’s sewer…
Independent review team selected to audit North Shore WWTP program
Metro Vancouver announced that the MWGK Independent Review Team has been selected to conduct the independent audit of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program.…
2025 GTSWCA Municipal Infrastructure Summit
The Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association (GTSWCA) held its second annual Municipal Infrastructure Summit, with presentations from representatives of the City of Toronto,…
Metro Vancouver awards contracts for Lake Coquitlam Lake Water Supply project
Metro Vancouver has awarded contracts to CIMA+ and Jacobs to provide program management services for the Coquitlam Lake Water Supply project. The project will expand…
Contracts awarded for South Niagara Wastewater Treatment Solutions projects
The Regional Municipality of Niagara has awarded Stantec two projects in the Region’s South Niagara Wastewater Treatment Solutions (SNWWTS) program. Stantec will provide detailed design…
Zhiibaahaasing First Nation celebrates groundbreaking of new water treatment plant
Representatives from the Zhiibaahaasing First Nation and Indigenous Services Canada marked the official groundbreaking of the community’s new water treatment plant and major upgrades to…
North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant project construction ramping up
Metro Vancouver announced that construction activity at the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is increasing following execution of the contract with PCL Construction to complete…
Ontario announces investments for water-enabling infrastructure
The Government of Ontario announced new measures to support rural communities and residents at the 2025 annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference. These measures…
Government of Alberta to undertake water storage review
The Government of Alberta announced it is undertaking a provincewide review of potential sites for dams and other infrastructure to help meet future water needs.…
Manitoba boosts funding to North End Water Pollution Control Centre project
The Government of Manitoba announced it is increasing its funding for the North End Water Pollution Control Centre (NEWPCC) by $30 million this year, which…
AECOM JV to provide engineering services for Vancouver’s Iona Island WWTP upgrade
AECOM announced that its joint venture with Jacobs Consultancy Canada has been selected by Metro Vancouver to provide preliminary engineering services for the Iona Island…
New dam completed to protect Town of Canmore from floods
The Government of Alberta announced the completion of a new dam that will help protect Canmore against the flood hazards faced by the mountain community.…