Houpsitas Village - Community Infrastructure Renewal

in progress

Primary purpose of the project is to upgrade the potable water system servicing the Houpsitas Village, School District 84 1-12 school, Walters Island, and other private connections, medical facilities and fishing lodges. The last upgrades to the water system were completed in 1980s. The project will reduce water leaks from the distribution system and replace water reservoirs which conditions are deteriorating and requiring regular repairs. Two failing pump houses will also be replaced and renewal of aged and leaking sanitary pipe networks that is in close proximity to the water distribution system. The project works will include: - Installation of two new water reservoirs; - Decommissioning of two existing water reservoirs; - Installation of two water pump houses with necessary controls and generators; - Installation of a chlorine and Ultraviolet water treatment facility; - Installation of approximately 1,250m of water main; - Installation of approximately 1,650m of sanitary sewer main; - Installation of approximately 900m of storm drainage infrastructure; - Necessary appurtenances; and, - Rehabilitation of roadworks impacted by project works.