Wastewater Treatment Plant

Overhead View of the Wastewater Treatment Plant

In 2023, significant strides were taken in the Wastewater Treatment Plant project, marking a pivotal year for the District of Tofino as it advanced efforts to treat liquid waste in accordance with federal and provincial effluent criteria prior to its release into the marine environment.

The project teams have worked to complete the following:

• Civil/structural work completed at the Wastewater Treatment Plant location
• Tanks & building installation completed
• All major process equipment delivered to the site
• Mechanical & electrical work underway
• 90% of conveyance piping installed
• Structural work on pump stations completed
• Procurement of pumps, generators, odour control units & electrical kiosks underway for 2024 installation at pump stations

The project remains on schedule for December 2024 completion, with operations commencing in September 2024 to work through performance testing.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant project is firmly on track for its scheduled completion in December 2024, and operational activities are set to commence in September 2024 to conduct thorough performance testing. This strategic timeline ensures that the project progresses seamlessly toward its finalization while allowing for meticulous evaluation and optimization of its operational efficiency.

Public Notice: Wastewater Treatment Plant Conveyance Works - Arnet Road, Cedar Street and Centennial Park.

Site preparation work has begun in the Centennial Park/Cedar St neighbourhood. Crews will begin August 16 to excavate and install conveyance pipe through Centennial Park, Arnet Road and Cedar Street to the outfall pipe in Duffin Cove. Expect disruptions in this area. Please obey all signs and traffic control personnel.

• No RV parking (currently zoned area) or any parking on Arnet Road Between First St and Cedar St

• RV’s can Park at the Tofino Community Hall (Day use)

• No Parking on First St between Arnet and the North side of Centennial Park (swipe to see map)

• Full work zone as per plan is in effect Wednesday August 16th

Crews are planning to keep the playground and basketball court open to the public throughout the work. This conveyance work is part of the Wastewater Treatment Plant project.

This is to inform you of the installation of a marine outfall pipe to be towed through the Tofino (Načiks) Harbour on Monday July 3, 2023.

Mariners and landing/departing aircraft are requested to avoid the pipeline construction area (Duffin Cove), exercise caution along the towing route (Tofino/Načiks Harbour), and be aware of floating pipelines, barges, and divers working from vessels.

Yellow indicates primary route, red indicates secondary route

As of June 26, 2023, construction on the Wastewater Treatment Plant continues to make progress

• Steel EQ, IFAS and Secondary clarifier tanks are almost fully erected on site
• Mechanical building and Headworks Build steel Mezzanines are erected
• Process pipe racking and process piping currently being installed – continuous
• Warren Way pump station concrete base slab ready for pour
• Cedar St outfall clearing, grubbing and site prep
• Fusing and prepping outfall pipe at Berryman Point – ongoing
• Barging outfall pipe and beginning outfall install July 3^rd

1st Street Pump Station

Wastewater Treatment Plant, June 2023

Wastewater Treatment Plant, June 2023

Construction is planned to begin on June 19, 2023 for the Outfall Pipe along Cedar St and adjacent beach.

Initial grubbing and site setup is set to begin June 19^th, following the in water Outfall works which will continue until the August 9th

Crews have done door knock to the adjacent properties.

Public Notice - Tonquin Connector Trail Closure⁠
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The Tonquin Connector Trail will be closed from the Tofino Community Hall to Industrial Way starting June 12, 2023. It will re-open at the end of August. ⁠
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This work is part of the Wastewater Treatment Project where crews are constructing conveyance systems in the area. The revised work plan details are subject to change. ⁠
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The District appreciates everyone’s patience as we move through this critical infrastructure improvement project.⁠ Please email wwtp@tofino.ca with any questions regarding the project.⁠

The Tonquin Connector Trail is temporarily re-opening from the Tofino Community Hall to Industrial Way. The trail will remain open until June 12, 2023 when work will resume in the area. ⁠

⁠This work is part of the Wastewater Treatment Project where crews are constructing conveyance systems in the area. The revised work plan details are subject to change. ⁠

The District appreciates everyone’s patience as we move through this critical infrastructure improvement project.⁠ Please email wwtp@tofino.ca with any questions regarding the project.⁠

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Please be advised that the Tonquin connector between the Tofino Community Hall/ Bike Park and Industrial Way shall be closed starting April 17, 2023 and re-open July 2023. This closure is part of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Project Conveyance work.

The conveyance system is responsible for collecting the raw sewage from around town and conveying the sanitary waste through a HDPE forcemain (FM) to the waste water treatment plant (WWTP). Once treated, the effluent outfall (EO) is sent back up the conveyance footprint on the Tonquin connector and discharged at Cedar St.

Scope of work: Tree and site clearing, excavating, HDPE pipe fusing and laying. Backfilling and grading areas of conveyance. Restoration of Tonquin Connector trail in conveyance sections.

The Tonquin connector is a key component of this system as it is the point in which the sanitary main and the treated effluent outfall (EO) are side by side, this reduces the overall conveyance footprint and increases efficiency.

To ensure that the conveyance system at the Tonquin connector is as efficient as possible the piping will at times follow a path that will deviate from the existing connector trail. This will generally be at points of elevation and sections that that move away from the overall heading. The area will be landscaped and restored prior to reopening to the public.

Overview

Construction will be affecting the intersection of Campbell Street and Third Street as part of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project for April 3rd and 4th, 2023.

Monday, April 3rd, 2023

The intersection of Campbell Street and Third Street will be limited to single lane alternating traffic on Monday April 3^rd from 7 AM – 10 AM to allow for Asphalt grinding. The scope of work is to prepare and get ahead by removing the surface asphalt to allow for excavating and pipe laying on Tuesday, April 4th.

There is a traffic management plan in place, including traffic control personnel to allow for single lane alternating traffic.

Pedestrian access to all businesses on Campbell Street and Third Street will be open during this time. Please use caution and follow all road signs and flagger directions.

Traffic plan for Monday, April 3rd

Tuesday, April 4th, 2023

The intersection of Campbell Street and Third Street will be closed to all vehicle traffic on Tuesday April 4th from 7 AM – 8 PM to install a sever forcemain for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Project. There will be traffic control personnel and detour signs around this section of town, the main detour will be up Fourth Street and along Neill Street.

It is possible to detour north along Main St, However it is important to note that there is a ONE way in the heading east by Stormlight outfitters (Main Street/Third Street).

There will be door knocks from District of Tofino's Public Works Staff to inform adjacent residence and businesses in advance.

Traffic plan for Tuesday, April 4th

Overview

Construction will be affecting sections of Main Street & First Street from March through May of 2023 as part of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. Main Street will be limited to one way vehicle traffic through May 2023. Access will remain open to all properties and businesses during this time. Please see below for further details of the traffic disruptions:

March 20 - April 8, 2023

Main Street will be limited to one-way vehicle traffic from Second Street to Third Street during this period. See graphic below.

• Access to Method Marine will still be accessible by vehicle
• Businesses and properties on both sides of Main Street will still be accessible to pedestrians
• Bicyclists must dismount and walk, using the pedestrian corridors
• Pump station work to be completed in May
• Please note that further Main St conveyance work will begin west of Second St on April 3^rd limiting the intersection to one way traffic as per the second graphic.

April 3 - 14, 2023

Main Street will be limited to one-way vehicle traffic from 331 Main Street (The Legion) to Second Street during this period. See graphic below.

• Wharf Street and Second Street will remain open to 2 way traffic
• Businesses and properties on both sides of Main Street will still be accessible to pedestrians
• Bicyclists must dismount and walk, using the pedestrian corridors

April 17 - May 5, 2023

First Street will be limited to single lane alternating vehicle traffic from Main Street to First Street Dock during this period. See graphic below.

• Flaggers will be present on First Street 7AM - 7PM weekdays to direct single lane alternating vehicle traffic
• At the end of each workday, crews will clear up the work site and re-open First Street to regular two-way traffic overnight (7PM - 7AM).
• Vehicle access to Savary Island Pie Company and Grice Park Kayak Launch will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic 7AM - 7PM each work day as well.
• Work day hours (7AM - 7PM) may vary day-by-day.
• Businesses and properties on both sides of First Street will still be accessible to pedestrians
• Bicyclists must dismount and walk, using the pedestrian corridors
• Pump station work to be completed in May