Metro Vancouver has awarded a contract to CIMA+ to provide project and program management for the Coquitlam Lake Water Supply project, along with technical services over the next five years.

This initiative aims to meet the demands of an expanding population by increasing the capacity for safe drinking water throughout the Metro Vancouver area.

“This pivotal project enables CIMA+ to showcase its extensive expertise and interdisciplinary approach in water management, enhancing the quality of life for thousands in the region. As with all projects entrusted to us, we are committed to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for Metro Vancouver and other clients in the area,” said Troy Briggs, executive vice president, infrastructure at CIMA+.

The project will expand capacity for accessing, treating and distributing water from Coquitlam Lake, the region’s largest drinking water source, while increasing the system’s resilience to climate change.

“Securing this contract, alongside our recent projects in the area, reflects the exemplary efforts of our skilled teams. It underscores CIMA+’s multidisciplinary prowess and the robustness of its personnel,” commented Daniel J. Matthews, regional executive vice president for Western Canada. “CIMA+ remains committed to expanding its presence in Western Canada, especially in British Columbia.”

The infrastructure includes building a state-of-the-art intake facility, a 5.3-mile (8.5 km) water supply tunnel and a new treatment plant to serve the region’s 2.7 million residents and meet future demand.

In December, Jacobs was selected to provide program management services for the project. Jacobs will oversee permitting, design, project controls and construction of the critical water infrastructure as well as deliver supporting technical services and a treatment pilot study.

Planning is currently underway to determine the scope of work and design of a new water intake, a water supply tunnel, and water treatment facilities. Construction is expected to begin in the late 2020s, with completion targeted for the late 2030s.

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