Beachburg Water Treatment Plant Renewal and Optimization

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Project Description

The Beachburg Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is located at 31 Robertson Drive, Beachburg, Ontario.  The WTP was built in 1955 and the most recent retrofit was completed in 1994 which included a building expansion, high and low lift pumps replacement, a new packaged treatment unit and a 150kW diesel emergency backup generator. 

The Beachburg Water Treatment Plant will undergo renewal and optimization throughout 2024/25.  The renewal will address vital components of the plant that are reaching the end of their useful life and ensure the continued delivery of clean, safe drinking water to the residents of Beachburg.  The plant will be optimized by receiving new digital controls and monitoring devices in order to reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions, increase capacity and provide redundancy.

The project encompasses 10 essential categories for renewal, rehabilitation and optimization to the Beachburg Water Treatment Plant (WTP).  The engineering phase was completed by EVB Engineering and included the assessment of the treatment components including both supply wells.  The construction project was tendered in early 2024 and was awarded to Harrington Mechanical Limited.  The Water Treatment Plant will receive new a new generator, pumps, electrical, instrumentation, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), process piping, HVAC, building upgrades, and clear well repairs.

Phases

  • Project Startup
  • Field investigation and confirmation
  • Environmental assessment review
  • Preliminary design
  • Detailed design
  • Approvals
  • Tender
  • Construction supervision and construction management
  • Post construction

Schedule

  • 60% Design Submission: November 2023
  • 90% Design Submission: December 2023
  • Tender Period: January 2024
  • Construction Period: June 2024 - March 2024
  • Warranty Period: March 2025 - August 2025

Status

Under Construction

Disruption

A drinking water advisory is expected in the Fall of 2024 to complete repairs in the clear well.  The Township is working with the Renfrew County District Health Unit and future communication will be provided to Beachburg residents closer to the event.

Notices

 July 4, 2024 - Water Billing Insert

Funding

The Beachburg Water Treatment Plant Renewal and Optimization is funded by the Township of Whitewater Region and Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Intake II grant.

Federal: $825,037.44 (40.00%) 
Provincial: $687,462.45 (33.33%)
Whitewater Region: $550,093.71 (26.67%)
Total: $2,062,593.60

Project Contact

Lane Cleroux
Manager of Public Works
Township of Whitewater Region
613-646-2282 ext. 128
lcleroux@whitewaterregion.ca