Maple Reinders was awarded a contract to construct a 160 ML/d clarification facility using the conventional dissolved air flotation process (within the clarification facility are chemical feed equipment, residuals management equipment and an administrative area). The team was further responsible for construction of all buried pipework and connections to the existing transmission main. Additionally, the scope of work included a 10,000 m3 treated water reservoir, complete with an on-site generation of hypochlorite facility for disinfection. The new plant addresses the turbidity, colour and disinfection issues associated with the Duteau Creek source. In addition to addressing water quality concerns, the plant allows increased interconnection of the Kalamalka and Uplands Systems, reducing the cost of pumping during winter The project utilized sustainable building and environmental technologies and practices, including: • Protecting sensitive habitat - a habitat study was performed to ensure no species were at risk • Identifying culturally significant areas - a First Nations Archeological Field Reconnaissance assessed the archaeological importance of the site • Retaining habitat - a significant tree buffer was retained, and the site was re-vegetated • Re-using resources - logged trees were salvaged and construction materials were recycled • Enhancing habitat - a managed wetland was created; stormwater is managed using best practices for reducing runoff • Reclaiming sludge - solid waste by-products are used as landfill cover material
