Wastewater Treatment Plant
After years of planning & construction, the District of Tofino's Wastewater Treatment Plant, located near Industrial Way, became operational in 2024.
This $79.25 million project, the largest capital project in the District’s history, represents years of collaboration with the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, the Tofino community, and Federal & Provincial Government partners.
Located on the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation within the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this state-of-the-art facility ensures that Tofino’s wastewater is responsibly treated, safeguarding our precious marine ecosystems for generations to come.
After years of planning & construction, the District of Tofino's Wastewater Treatment Plant, located near Industrial Way, became operational in 2024.
This $79.25 million project, the largest capital project in the District’s history, represents years of collaboration with the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, the Tofino community, and Federal & Provincial Government partners.
Located on the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation within the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this state-of-the-art facility ensures that Tofino’s wastewater is responsibly treated, safeguarding our precious marine ecosystems for generations to come.
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Tonquin Connector Road Access
Share Tonquin Connector Road Access on Facebook Share Tonquin Connector Road Access on Twitter Share Tonquin Connector Road Access on Linkedin Email Tonquin Connector Road Access linkWith the ongoing construction traffic and the small width constraint of the access road to the Tonquin Connector trail, crews will be restricting access to pedestrian only.
Patrons wishing to access the Tonquin Connector trail from Industrial Way may park at an appropriate location along Industrial Way prior to accessing the trail.
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Site Clearing Progress
Share Site Clearing Progress on Facebook Share Site Clearing Progress on Twitter Share Site Clearing Progress on Linkedin Email Site Clearing Progress linkCrews 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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Tonquin Connector Temporary Closure
Share Tonquin Connector Temporary Closure on Facebook Share Tonquin Connector Temporary Closure on Twitter Share Tonquin Connector Temporary Closure on Linkedin Email Tonquin Connector Temporary Closure linkThe 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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Special Council Meeting: August 16, 2022
Share Special Council Meeting: August 16, 2022 on Facebook Share Special Council Meeting: August 16, 2022 on Twitter Share Special Council Meeting: August 16, 2022 on Linkedin Email Special Council Meeting: August 16, 2022 linkOn 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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July 12, 2022: Regular Council Meeting
Share July 12, 2022: Regular Council Meeting on Facebook Share July 12, 2022: Regular Council Meeting on Twitter Share July 12, 2022: Regular Council Meeting on Linkedin Email July 12, 2022: Regular Council Meeting linkThe 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.
The presentation is shown below:
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February 22, 2022: Regular Council Meeting
Share February 22, 2022: Regular Council Meeting on Facebook Share February 22, 2022: Regular Council Meeting on Twitter Share February 22, 2022: Regular Council Meeting on Linkedin Email February 22, 2022: Regular Council Meeting linkStaff 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.
The presentation is shown below:
Who's Listening
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Infrastructure & Public Works
Phone 250-725-3229 Email publicworks@tofino.ca
Timeline
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Notice of Award to Contractor
Wastewater Treatment Plant has finished this stageAugust 16, 2022
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Construction Crew Mobilization
Wastewater Treatment Plant has finished this stageLate August, 2022
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Commence Construction - WWTP
Wastewater Treatment Plant has finished this stageEarly Fall, 2022
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Site Clearing & Rock Removal
Wastewater Treatment Plant has finished this stageOctober/November 2022
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Commence Foundation Work at WWTP
Wastewater Treatment Plant has finished this stageDecember 2022
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Commence Construction – Conveyance System
Wastewater Treatment Plant has finished this stageLate Fall, 2022
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Installation of Pump Stations
Wastewater Treatment Plant has finished this stageWinter 2022 - Summer 2023
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Outfall Construction
Wastewater Treatment Plant has finished this stageSummer/Fall, 2023
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Commence Mechanical & Electrical Work to Pump Stations
Wastewater Treatment Plant has finished this stageFall 2023
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Installation of Process Equipment to WWTP
Wastewater Treatment Plant has finished this stageFall 2023/Winter 2024
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Electrical & Instrumentation Installation @ WWTP
Wastewater Treatment Plant has finished this stageWinter/Spring 2024
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Start up & Testing to WWTP
Wastewater Treatment Plant has finished this stageFall 2024
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Tie in WWTP & Conveyance to Existing District Collection System
Wastewater Treatment Plant has finished this stageSummer 2024
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Commissioning of Facility
Wastewater Treatment Plant has finished this stageSummer 2024
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Construction Complete
Wastewater Treatment Plant is currently at this stageLate 2024