British Colombia to invest $34 million in underground utility improvements with trenchless technology
(UI) – The City of Kelowna in British Colombia, Canada, is investing $34 million to repair and improve its underground utilities.
Innovative approaches are being employed to reduce costs and minimize disruptions, such as the use of trenchless repair technology for the Burtch Sanitary Trunk upgrade project. The rehabilitation project will repair 2.7 km of sanitary sewer pipe using trenchless technology called Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP).
This involves inserting a resin-soaked liner into the degraded host pipe, exposing it to steam, allowing the liner to harden and transforming it into the new internal pipe. This method avoids extensive excavation, reducing costs and disruption.
The Glenmore sanitary trunk main extension project aims to accommodate population growth by adding transmission mains, reducing strain on existing infrastructure. The project will add 1.2 km of transmission main from Cross Rd. to Snowsell St.
Other projects include upgrading sewer networks, replacing deteriorating mains, expanding water resources, and extending sewer infrastructure to more properties in Rutland.
These initiatives collectively aim to modernize and enhance Kelowna's underground infrastructure network.
“When underground infrastructure is working well, it often goes unnoticed, but capital projects that support safe handling of wastewater, stormwater, and potable water build peace of mind for our residents,” said Rod MacLean, Utility Planning Manager. “These projects protect community health, our environment, Okanagan Lake and surrounding infrastructure.”
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