Site work and renovation of a water / sewer project in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

Upgrades to the existing wastewater treatment plant. The upgrade must reduce nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorous) discharged to the Assiniboine River in a province-wide effort to reduce harmful algae blooms on Lake Winnipeg that are negatively impacting one of our nation’s largest lakes, and adversely affecting water quality in Manitoba. A major upgrade to Portage la Prairie’s Water Pollution Control Facility is required to meet new provincial and federal water quality standards. Upgrades include an overall renewal of the aging facility. TIMELINE: This will be a private/public partnership. Design/Build prequalified teams: Plenary/PCL Environmental Infrastructure; Portage Water Solutions (Sacyr/SNC Lavalin/Ledcor); and EPCOR Water Resource Partners. The awarded proponent will be chosen fall 2024. Construction is not to commence until 2025. Updates may be available fall, 2024. Funding: Investing in Canada Plan. The Manitoba government - $61 million. The Government of Canada and the City of Portage la Prairie, are providing more than $60 million and $59 million respectively. The City’s funding will be financed through its selected operating partner. The city has estimated the project cost to be $250 million. *Absolutely no inquiries will be accepted by the owner or invited bidders at this time. Unsolicited inquiries may result in disqualification in any future bidding opportunities.