Initiative made possible thanks to funding from federal, provincial and local governments
December 16, 2014 – Sicamous, British Columbia – Infrastructure Canada
Representatives from all levels of government gathered today to view the initial work to upgrade Sicamous's water treatment facility. Work has paused for the winter and will resume in the spring.
Upgrades to the facility will include the construction of a membrane water treatment building with the following features: a membrane process room, two below-floor balancing tanks, a blower and compressor room, a hypochlorite generation room for the water chlorination stage, a chemical storage room, laboratory, electrical room, and office space. The balancing tanks will connect to the existing low lift pump house, and the water treatment plant discharge pipe will connect to the existing high lift pump house. In addition, the installation of a three-filter system will increase the processing capacity. A backup generator, a second stage recovery system and a solids accumulation pond will also be installed.
Once complete, the upgraded facility will help protect the quality of the region's water supply and alleviate pressure caused by two significant floods, thus assuring the continued access to safe, clean drinking water for residents.
Vincent Rabault
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
613-943-1838
Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
Communications
250-356-6334
District of Sicamous
250-836-2477
Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
Toll-free 1-877-250-7154
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