GRANDE PRAIRIE – Aquatera Utilities Inc. will be completing electrical upgrades to Wembley Lift Station #3, between 94 Street and 99 Avenue, as part of the Wembley Lift Station #2 Decommissioning Project.

This project eliminates Lift Station #2 and diverts all sanitary flows to Lift Station #3 via a gravity main. This gravity main sewer portion of the project was substantially complete on August 31, 2020.

The electrical upgrades being completed include the installation of a stand-by generator, building, fence, and associated SCADA/electrical upgrades at Lift Station #3. JayJaxx Controls Inc. has been awarded the installation of this project.

Site preparation will begin the week of April 26, 2021. The upgrades are expected to be complete in mid July 2021.

Road closures are not anticipated however traffic may be impacted on occasion. The playground located next to the site is expected to remain open but may close temporarily during certain construction times to ensure continued public safety. Residents are reminded to obey all signage.

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Aquatera Utilities Inc. is the Grande Prairie region’s provider of water, wastewater and solid waste services. Its core purpose is helping grow healthy communities and aims to have the best people providing the best service for the best value.

Media Contact:
Sarah Martin, Public Relations and Communications Specialist
Aquatera Utilities Inc.
P: 780.830.5012