Work is substantially complete on one of Metro Vancouver’s major reservoir seismic upgrade project in Tsawwassen.
That’s according to a recent report to the Regional District Water Committee on major capital projects including the Pebble Hill Reservoir, which has been undergoing a seismic upgrade to ensure the continued delivery of clean, safe drinking water, especially during an emergency event.
Located at Pebble Hill Park, it is one of the region’s 27 in-system reservoirs to help maintain the required water pressure needed during peak times.
Costing more than $7 million, the project involved the seismic upgrade of Reservoir Unit 1 and 2 to withstand and remain in operation following a major earthquake.
Construction achieved substantial completion in 2023, which involved strengthening the footings, walls, and roof of the structures. The project is to be completed by this fall.
Part of a long list of water reservoir seismic upgrades, a separate tender will be issued in the future for the Unit 3 upgrade. That project’s cost is currently estimated at more than $12 million.
The report also notes that the 2023 to 2027 Water Services capital budget included $399.9 million for capital projects in 2023 and a total of $2.7 billion over five years. In 2023, there were 145 projects on the five-year capital plan.
Those projects are driven by system expansion requirements to meet the needs of a growing population, upgrades to improve system resiliency, and maintenance of aging infrastructure, the report notes.
