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The District of Tofino will be beginning construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) within DL117 (Industrial Way area) in Fall, 2022.
For decades the District of Tofino has discharged untreated sewage into the Pacific Ocean at Duffin Passage. Tofino recognizes the cultural, environmental and recreational values present in Clayoquot Sound and is committed to meeting our obligations under the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations.
WWTP Facility Overview
The District of Tofino will be beginning construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) within DL117 (Industrial Way area) in Fall, 2022.
For decades the District of Tofino has discharged untreated sewage into the Pacific Ocean at Duffin Passage. Tofino recognizes the cultural, environmental and recreational values present in Clayoquot Sound and is committed to meeting our obligations under the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations.
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Crews have completed the majority of site clearing and grubbing and are now commencing rock removal in preparation for building and tank foundations.
Foundation work is scheduled to commence late 2022.
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The Tonquin Connector will be temporarily closed from Monday, September 26, until Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
The Tonquin Connector will be intermittently closed to reduce foot traffic at Industrial Way during key points in the Wastewater Treatment Plant construction.
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On August 16, 2022, Council authorized staff to enter into a Master Municipal Construction Document Platinum contractual agreement with NAC Constructors LTD. to construct a wastewater treatment plant, conveyance system upgrades, and outfalls.
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The new Manager of Major Capital Projects presented Council with an update on the wastewater treatment plant, conveyance upgrade, and outfall replacement project. The update included an overview of project progress, staffing details, design and construction cost savings, and upcoming project milestones.
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Staff provided a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) project update which included an updated program cost estimate and detailed breakdown, risk and uncertainty, and implementation timeline. Staff included a detailed breakdown of the pre-construction activities and costs as well as a project team dedicated to the implementation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
WWTP Facility Overview
