Bird successfully executed the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model contract to accomplish the engineering, design, and construction of a new mechanical wastewater treatment facility for Lloydminster. This project was the first of its kind in North America to be completed utilizing the IPD model. The adoption of this model significantly bolstered collaboration, fostered innovation, and streamlined Lean construction with waste reduction efforts.
Client:
City of Lloydminster
Consultant:
ISL Engineering and Land Services
Contract Type:
Integrated Project Delivery
Project Size:
160 hectares
(395 acres)
Duration:
39 months
Project Value:
$81,500,000
The project encompassed an impressive 160-hectare (395-acre) area, and ingeniously repurposed all pre-existing infrastructure on the site while meticulously adhering to the stringent requirements set forth by the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (SWSA) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). The newly developed facility has the capacity to treat a substantial daily wastewater volume of up to 42,000 cubic metres, with an average load of 25,920 cubic metres per day.
Bird took on a multifaceted role in this project, spearheading the development of the process wing covering 1,555 square metres, orchestrating the renovation of the headworks building spanning 110 square metres, and overseeing the administrative wing, which extends over an area of 366 square metres. Additionally, Bird assumed responsibility for several vital components, including concrete work, process mechanical systems, process electrical installations, construction management, and subcontractor coordination.
In 2024, this project was awarded Top Municipal Initiative in the Saskatchewan Municipal Awards for the cross-border, multi-jurisdictional collaboration that
“benefited residents of both Alberta and Saskatchewan.”
