British Columbia’s Comox Valley Regional District (CRVD) has selected Carollo Engineers to lead the comprehensive Site Master Plan finalization and detailed design of Phase 4 upgrades at the Comox Valley Water Pollution Control Centre, a Level IV plant that has served the community since the early 1980s and now requires modernization to support regional growth over the next 50 years.
The conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant processes wastewater for 45,000 residents in the Comox Valley, discharging an average daily flow of 17,000 m³ of treated effluent to the Strait of Georgia three kilometres offshore.
The Phase 4 upgrades to the WWTP include improvements to the headworks facility and tertiary treatment processes, as well as an electrical system overhaul and retrofits to the equalization basin.
“We’re honored to partner with the CVRD on this important project,” announced Carollo Principal in Charge, Trevor Dykstra, in a statement. “Our team is committed to developing an innovative, cost-effective solution that maximizes existing facilities while preparing for future requirements. Through process optimization and thoughtfully planning for expansion, we aim to help the CVRD maintain high treatment standards while managing infrastructure investments responsibly.”
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The Carollo Engineers team says it will work closely with the CVRD to confirm the detailed approach, including phasing for additional treatment technologies, helping the facility adapt to evolving environmental standards and community needs. The plan will provide a roadmap for systematic upgrades that align with the community’s growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
