en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Phillips Reservoir UV Disinfection Facility project in the City of Cranbrook has officially commenced following a groundbreaking ceremony. The facility will add ultraviolet disinfection and a new sodium hypochlorite system to the existing treatment process, forming a dual-barrier treatment system to modernize drinking water treatment methods. These upgrades aim to improve water quality, enhance public and operator safety, and ensure the city continues to meet provincial drinking water standards.
Mayor Wayne Price stated that this is a significant moment, as the project will further protect water quality and provide safe, clean drinking water for decades to come. He thanked the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia for their crucial funding through the ICIP grant program, emphasizing that this project would be difficult to achieve without their collaboration and support. The project is seen as a vital investment in the long-term reliability of Cranbrook's water supply system. The new facility is designed to meet current needs while supporting future growth, with its infrastructure adaptable to anticipated growth over the next 75 years. The project will also help maintain existing treatment methods and defer the construction of a more costly filtration treatment plant, which could cost over CAD 100 million to build and would add significant ongoing operational costs.
Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna, noted that investments in modern water infrastructure are essential for building healthy, sustainable communities, and this project will ensure residents have reliable access to clean drinking water for years to come. In March 2024, the City of Cranbrook received CAD 9.5 million in funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Environmental Quality Stream, with CAD 5.2 million provided by the Government of Canada and CAD 4.33 million jointly provided by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. The city contributed CAD 3.46 million to the total project cost of CAD 12.99 million.
Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, stated that residents will benefit from safer and more reliable drinking water, a move that enhances community well-being while supporting population growth and reducing long-term costs for residents. The new facility is expected to be completed and operational by fall 2027.
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