Construction has begun on a  new wastewater treatment plant in the City of Kimberley. Once complete, the facility will modernize the city’s wastewater treatment system, improve environmental performance, and increase long-term service capacity for the growing community.

“This project is more than just an upgrade that was needed for many years, but also an investment in our future. As a growing community, we now have certainty that our core infrastructure has the capacity to reliably support our growing population,” said Mayor Don McCormick. “We are grateful to our federal and provincial partners, along with our Ktunaxa neighbours for their support and our project team for getting the project to this point.”

The City of Kimberley is contributing $24.1 million to the project through borrowing and reserves. The Government of Canada will provide more than $36 million, and the Province of B.C. will contribute more than $30 million. The federal and provincial funds were awarded to Kimberley through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).

“People in Kimberley deserve access to infrastructure that keeps pace with the community’s growth and protects the local environment,” said Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christine Boyle. “Upgrades to this wastewater treatment plant will deliver a modern, energy-efficient facility that supports the province’s sustainability goals. Projects like this show how all levels of government can work together to improve the lives of the people across B.C. for generations to come.”

Construction on the Wastewater Treatment Plant is expected to be complete in fall 2028. PCL Constructors Westcoast is the general contractor.