A large industrial facility with blue water pipes, metal valves, and gauges. Yellow-railed black stairs and platforms provide access over and around the pipes. The setting is clean and well-lit, with a concrete floor and walls.
Water & Environment, Water & Wastewater

Wood Buffalo Water Treatment Expansion

This project provides water service for a population of 133,000 and includes a new treated water reservoir that doubles existing capacity to 24,083 cubic metres (31,500 cubic yards).

Client:
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Consultant:
Associated Engineering

Contract Type:
Stipulated Sum

Duration:
28 months

Project Value:
$131,000,000

Rows of large blue industrial pipes with multiple joints run parallel on a concrete floor. Yellow railings and black metal walkways are positioned above and around the pipes, providing access for maintenance.

Bird’s work included:

  • Ultraviolet building
  • Transformer upgrade
  • Plant waste management system
  • Clearwell reservoir and high lift pumping station
  • A five-storey operations building
  • Filter clarification expansion and chemical distribution

Through careful planning and execution, Bird ensured the work within the existing water treatment plant did not disrupt the city’s drinking water supply.

Bird has been made aware of fraudulent vendor contracts targeting prospective and current suppliers. Please exercise caution and verify your contact before sharing payment information or accepting credit applications.