WATERWORKS JOURNAL
Projects, people and industry news.
Stories from ROBAR and updates from the communities our industry serves.
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Worth a closer look.
Independent industry reading from public agencies. These stories do not imply ROBAR supplied the projects.
Infrastructure renewal
Vancouver advances three major sewer upgrades
The city reports on sewer separation in Memorial West, Shaughnessy and East 35th Avenue, including completed trenchless work beneath Memorial West Park.
Wastewater treatment
Iona Island: the next stage of wastewater treatment
The Iona project overview explains the staged approach endorsed in October 2025: incremental secondary treatment, rehabilitation of the existing plant and priority compliance work.
Stormwater & sewers
Hastings-Sunrise combines sewer renewal with green rainwater infrastructure
The completed neighbourhood project combines sewer renewal with planted rainwater features and drywells to reduce pressure on the sewer system and protect nearby waterways.
Regional planning
Surrey’s 2025–2034 infrastructure servicing plan
Explore the city’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation programmes for growth. Projects are delivered year by year as funding becomes available.