Metro Vancouver in Canada has selected infrastructure consultant AECOM to deliver engineering services for the design and development of the Stoney Creek Trunk Sewer Upgrade project.
For this project, the company will help in replacing the outdated trunk sewer to cater to the current and future demands of the cities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Port Moody.
Upon completion, the new sewage system is expected to tackle existing capacity and odour issues while aligning with the latest national quality and sustainability requirements.
AECOM Canada region CEO Richard Barrett said: “The Stoney Creek Trunk Sewer Upgrade project is a critical initiative that will deliver positive impacts for local communities.
“We are excited to bring together the best of our wastewater conveyance expertise to address existing sewerage and drainage challenges and support the needs of the Metro Vancouver region for years to come.”
AECOM will offer complete engineering services that encompass civil, structural, geotechnical, and environmental aspects.
The scope of this project covers the design of a new sewer between current manholes at the intersections of North Road and Rathburn Drive, Government Street and Cariboo Road; assessment and commissioning of air ventilation and odour control; and evaluation of the present sewer’s lifespan and integrity.
AECOM Water CEO Beverley Stinson said: “We are proud to partner with Metro Vancouver leveraging our industry-leading water capabilities to deliver this important project.
“Built on a foundation of local talent enhanced by a vast global knowledge network, we look forward to developing resilient and cost-effective design solutions for the Stoney Creek Trunk Sewer that best meet their performance requirements.”
Built in 1959, the Stoney Creek Trunk Sewer has become inadequate as a result of significant regional expansion and increasing groundwater infiltration caused by ageing infrastructure.
Furthermore, the current sewer is located in an environmentally sensitive location and has been experiencing ongoing operational issues.
The new sewage pipeline will address these issues and is projected to have a service life of more than 100 years.
