The current phase of work is progressing as planned and remains on schedule. A key piece of permanent treatment equipment, the new clarifier, will be delivered later this month or in early February.
Commissioning of the full permanent system is still expected in spring/summer 2026. Temporary disruptions to water service may be required at that time as part of final testing and tie-ins, and we will provide more information in advance of any planned service interruptions.
If you have any questions about the ongoing work, please contact Desirée LeBlanc, Director of Public Works & Engineering, at 250-783-1455 or by email at desiree@hudsonshope.ca.
November 25, 2025
Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
The District of Hudson’s Hope and BC Hydro continue to work collaboratively on the completion of the permanent water treatment system, and we are pleased to announce that BC Hydro and the District reached a final agreement on October 28, 2025.
The latest phase of construction at the Water Treatment Plant is now complete. The roof has been upgraded and strengthened so that the building meets current post-disaster standards. This work was carried out without any disruption to water service.
The next phase of work is scheduled to begin at the end of November. This phase will focus on preparing the inside of the plant for the new permanent treatment equipment. It will include removing older equipment that is no longer needed, installing new pipes and concrete bases inside the building, and upgrading the heating and ventilation systems so the plant can operate reliably through the winter.
Most of this work will take place inside the building, but residents may see construction vehicles and equipment around the plant while the work is underway. No water service outages are expected during this phase.
Commissioning of the full permanent system is still expected to take place in spring/summer 2026. Temporary disruptions to water service may be needed at that time as part of the final testing and tie-ins. We will provide more information in advance of any planned service interruptions.
If you have any questions about the ongoing work, please contact Desirée LeBlanc, Director of Public Works & Engineering, at 250-783-1455 or by email at desiree@hudsonshope.ca.
October 14, 2025
Water Treatment Plant Update:
The District of Hudson’s Hope and BC Hydro continue to work collaboratively on the completion of the permanent water treatment system.
The engineering consultant, McElhanney, recently completed the detailed design for the completed system and a significant portion of the preparatory work inside of the water treatment plant building has been completed.
Later this month, work will begin to replace and strengthen portions of the water treatment plant building roof. This work is expected to take 3-4 weeks to complete and will include a number of trucks, cranes and general construction activities. The permanent clarifier is also scheduled for delivery later in November.
No service outages are expected during this period.
In early spring 2026, a new compressor shed will be installed next to the reservoir and connected to the raw water intake. A new buried water supply line will connect the new intake in the reservoir to the water treatment plant building.
Once all this work has been completed, commissioning of the system will occur in the spring/summer 2026. Temporary disruptions to water services may be needed as part of the commissioning process. Further details on any service disruptions will be provided closer to the date.
