Communities in Sea to Sky Country will see upgrades and replacements to aging wastewater infrastructure that will accommodate future growth, thanks to a combined investment of more than $11.1 million from the Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia, the District of Squamish, and the Sunshine Coast Regional District. Announced by Member of Parliament Patrick Weiler, Minister Anne Kang, Mayor Armand Hurford, and Board Chair Leonard Lee, these projects will ensure efficient, reliable wastewater treatment services for Squamish and Sunshine Coast.
In Squamish, funding will upgrade primary, secondary, and sludge treatment systems at the Mamquam Wastewater Treatment Plant. New facilities and equipment will be added at the existing plant site to increase service reliability and efficiency. The upgrades will further improve operating capacity and the quality of wastewater services for the District, while providing for future growth.
In the Sunshine Coast Regional District, funding will construct a new wastewater treatment facility, replacing the existing treatment and dispersal systems. The new facility will have greater functioning capacity than the previous Langdale wastewater treatment system, which will ease the load from surrounding water systems and improve services for the community.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
