NORTH VANCOUVER — Following the execution of the contract with PCL Construction to complete the project, construction is now increasing on the beleaguered North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.
“We are pleased to be moving forward in a positive direction on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant in partnership with PCL Construction,” said Mike Hurley, chair of the Metro Vancouver Board, in a statement. “Together, we are committed to delivering a high-quality wastewater treatment facility in the most efficient and effective way possible.”
PCL was hired in 2022 for early construction works on the plant under a competitive bidding process, with the option to negotiate a contract for completing the full project.
The long-delayed project had seen costs balloon since Acciona Wastewater Solutions LP was selected through a competitive process in 2017, but was terminated from the project in 2022 for allegedly failing to meet its contractual obligations.
The estimated total cost of the project now stands at $3.86 billion, up from an original estimate of $700 million.
Presently, work is ramping up as PCL expands its construction program and continues to mobilize staff, equipment and materials to the site.
“2025 marks half a century of successful work for clients in the Lower Mainland,” said Travis Chorney, senior vice-president, heavy industrial, with PCL.
“With a proven track record in delivering quality water and wastewater projects in both commercial and industrial settings, PCL is well prepared for the challenges and opportunities that come with building a future-focused treatment plant for Metro Vancouver and the people of the North Shore.”
Within the contract with PCL, Metro Vancouver expects that around 50 per cent of the work to complete the project will be competitively bid among subcontractors, vendors and suppliers. The total estimated contract price of $1.95 billion is within the approved budget for the program, a release states.
The plant is being built on a 3.5-hectare piece of land and features a stacked design for efficient use of space. The site was chosen to make use of limited industrial land available on the North Shore.
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