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Water & Wastewater
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Funding announced for Portage la Prairie wastewater facility expansion
The government of Manitoba has announced it will provide upward of $61 million to help upgrade Portage la Prairie’s municipally owned and operated water pollution control facility (WPCF), which treats wastewater—including that from the region’s agri-business industry—before it is discharged…
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Guelph’s new snow storage pad reduces environmental impact of salt
Consulting engineers at GHD have worked with Melfer Construction and the municipal government of Guelph, Ont., to build a new 18,600-m2 snow storage pad that will help reduce the local environmental impact of road salt. Nearly 12 times the size…
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‘Solving Water’ podcast dives into clean and efficient plumbing, HVAC
Xylem has launched ‘Solving Water,’ a new podcast series intended to help plumbing and HVAC professionals learn more about clean water access and efficient use in commercial buildings, utilities, residential communities and elsewhere. Known for products and services relating to…
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Canadian infrastructure report card updated ahead of federal election
The 2019 Canadian Infrastructure Report Card, released yesterday ahead of the federal election, calls for long-term investments in the renewal of public infrastructure that it finds is aging, in poor condition and at risk. The following are some of the…
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Nova Scotia funds municipal infrastructure for water, wastewater and flood risk projects
Nova Scotia’s government announced yesterday eight communities across will receive more than $922,000 for water-related infrastructure projects, through the provincial capital assistance program. Among these projects, the government has earmarked: – $406,716 to improve municipal water supplies and conduct testing…
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City of Ottawa tunneling for combined sewage storage tunnels complete
The tunnels are 4.4km and 1.6km long respectively and 3m in diameter each, adding 43,600 cubic-metres of storage.
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Water resources investments in Saskatchewan
Funding announced for two water and wastewater projects serving nine communities in Northern Saskatchewan, along with 11 other projects which in total will benefit some 20 communities.
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New guidelines published for pipe bursting with HDPE pipe.
The new MAB guideline is for static pipe bursting to replace potable water mains using HDPE piping systems that conform to AWWA standards.
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Petrolia WWTP Renewal
The new wastewater treatment plant upgrades in the Town of Petrolia provide a more efficient and sustainable solution for the burgeoning Ontario community.
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Infrastructure Bank investing in rural Ontario water project
The crown corporation will finance this municipality-led procurement approach as a pilot project to demonstrate a new model for structuring and financing smaller municipal water and wastewater infrastructure schemes.
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StatsCan: snapshot of Canadian municipal wastewater systems
Just over 5 900 million cubic metres of sewage flowed through municipal wastewater systems that processed 100 cubic metres per day or more of sewage in 2017.
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Feds announce water treatment plant investment for Nibinamik First Nation
This project will eliminate the drinking water advisory that has affected the community since 2013.
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CRD confirms pump stations contract for wastewater treatment conveyance line
The pump stations will be equipped with state-of-the-art odour control systems that contain and suppress odour so there will be no discernible smell in the community.
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Union Bay, BC, water treatment plant moving forward
Union Bay Improvement District worked with Koers Engineering to develop and design a new treatment plant that meets provincial standards.
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Smart Solutions
Introducing software and hardware systems to connect city operations and empower citizens takes small steps, collaboration and a foundation of trust.
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Investments announced for Saskatchewan water works
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan will each provide more than $27.3 million for eight water resource infrastructure projects.
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Feds funding flood protection in Toronto and York Region
Over $150 million in funding announced for four flooding and storm mitigation projects in the T.O. and the neighbouring Regional Municipality of York
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Feds fund flood protection project in Southern Alberta
The government of Canada has committed $168.5 million for the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project, a design that will protect Calgary and other downstream communities from the potential damage caused by extreme flooding.
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Manitoba boosts infrastructure and water resources funding
An additional $10 million in unconditional operating funding to rural municipalities to support critical infrastructure needs, and a $2 million increase to the Manitoba Water Services Board capital budget.
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New water treatment plant opens in Gimli, Manitoba
The project consisted of the new plant, two new wells, and the installation of approximately 8,000 metres of pipeline to connect the facility to the existing Gimli town site, the Pelican Beach water plant and a condominium complex.
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Nova Scotia commits funding for water/wastewater projects
The Provincial Capital Assistance Program allows the province to contribute funds towards high-cost, priority municipal infrastructure projects, and this year’s investment by the province is $690,000.
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Funding Announced for Yukon Water and Solar Projects
In total over $16 million combined from the federal and community governments will be used for three infrastructure projects across the Territory.
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Construction Begins on New Vancouver North Shore Wastewater Plant
The LEED Gold facility is being designed to meet the latest seismic standards, be resilient to future sea level rise and provide a treatment process based on best practices for wastewater treatment and resource recovery.
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Breaking up ‘fatbergs’: UBC engineers develop technique
The technology can be used in municipal fats, oils and grease (FOG) management programs; it pretreats the FOG breaking it down so its does’t clog pipes, and it can be added to sewage sludge to produce methane from the mix.
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Vancouver passes $2.8B infrastructure-heavy capital plan
Infrastructure renewal projects will inlcude upgrades of water, sewer, and drainage systems throughout the city, and repairs and seismic upgrades to Granville Bridge.
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AI for water treatment plants: U of Waterloo research
The goal is an AI system to continuously monitor water flowing through a microscope for a wide range of contaminants and microorganisms.
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Back-Up Power Solutions
A cost-effective and repeatable solution was required to maintain water delivery to this northern Saskatchewan community when the power goes out.
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Armtec Drainage Division Rebranding as Aqua Q
The brand refresh follows the sale of Armtec’s steel drainage division assets, and the new Aqua Q retains all of the plastic and composite pipe products.
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Energy neutral wastewater services
Tapping efficiencies and turning wastewater treatment into energy production.
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Powell River, B.C., decides on route and design for wastewater treatment facility
In August 2017, the city hired Associated Engineering to do the pre-design and detailed design of the new plant.
