More than 26 kilometres of water mains are in need of replacement, if the City of Prince Rupert is to solve their extensive water infrastructure woes.
Eyes were first drawn to the City’s issues last holiday season, when a series of water main breaks prompted a local state of emergency.
While that order was lifted last December, staff say they are still responding to at least four emergency water service breaks each day.
So far this year, the City has recorded more than 30 water main breaks, already setting a new mark for the most in a single year.
A 3-year, $130 million plan to replace the water mains with the highest risk of failure has been submitted to the Province and Ottawa.
While the Province has stepped up with $65 million in funding, the Federal Government has yet to respond to grant funding requests.
Despite that, Council have now selected the Coast Tsimshian Northern Contractors Alliance to conduct the first phase of the project.
It would see them replace mains from Shawatlans Road to Montreal Circle, under a $20 million Master Service Agreement.
Phase One of replacement plan
Full replacement plan
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