Stantec to upgrade Carleton Place’s WTP and WWTP
AI Article Summary
Stantec has been chosen by the government of Carleton Place, Ontario, to upgrade the town's water and wastewater treatment plants. The project involves expanding the capacity of the water treatment plant from 12 to 19.5 million litres per day and the wastewater treatment plant from 7.9 to 10.6 MLD on average. With a construction value of approximately $133 million, the work is expected to continue until early 2029. ASCO Construction was awarded the construction contract through a competitive bidding process.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how infrastructure upgrades are essential for accommodating growing populations in Canadian towns. For Canadian builders, this means opportunities in project execution and contract administration in large-scale public works. It also underscores the importance of advanced technologies like membrane bioreactor systems in wastewater treatment to enhance capacity and efficiency.
