As work continues to replace a lift station in Yellowknife’s Old Town, the city has launched a new webpage for residents to keep up to date on the project.
The city closed an Old Town parking lot this summer to begin construction on the project, which will include building a new lift station, demolishing the existing one and replacing a section of force main.
The city said the new webpage will provide a centralized source of information about the project.
“It allows residents to stay informed about key project milestones, upcoming work, and any potential impacts to nearby roads or public spaces,” the city stated.
“By providing transparent and up-to-date information, the city aims to support public understanding of the project and minimize disruptions wherever possible.”
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The webpage includes background information on the project as well as digital renderings of what the new lift station and parking lot are expected to look like.
The city said the webpage will be updated with construction information and timelines as well as road or facility access changes as the project progresses.
Chris Greencorn, Yellowknife’s director of public works and engineering, has said lift station #1 – the one being replaced – is “the second most important” in the city’s sewage distribution system.
The city said the lift station needs replacing to meet the wastewater needs of residents into the future.
The project is expected to take around three years to complete and cost $38 million for construction. The federal government has pledged to pay 75 percent of that cost.
