2026 Capital Projects Update

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Municipal services have a huge community impact, and their successful delivery depends on functional infrastructure. Capital projects work to maintain service levels by replacing or repairing expensive assets like trucks, buildings, and roads. They support the continued delivery of existing services or an increase in service levels. For the list of significant projects worked on or completed in 2026, please see the table below.

For our annual budget, which includes the full budget for our capital projects, please visit our Financial Report webpage, linked below. 
Financial Report Webpage

For more information on our Water capital projects, please visit our webpage on this, linked below. 
Water Capital Projects Webpage

For more information on our Wastewater capital projects, please visit our webpage on this, linked below. 
Wastewater Capital Projects Webpage

WWTP Optimization Project Photo

Capital Projects In-Progress and Completed in 2026

DepartmentDescriptionReason
EquipmentDump TruckEquipment nearing end of life.
Hot SpringsLoading DoorProcess improvement: Existing door not wide enough for deliveries on a pallet e.g. for chlorine barrels.
Hot Springs Campground resurfacingPoor condition: No gravel left to grade.
Hot Springs Upper Parking Lot stormwater improvementsProcess improvement: Drainage sloped in way that caused issues downstream.
Hot Springs Facility drains ā€œPā€ trap replacementsPoor condition: metal pipes showing signs of deterioration.
Hot Springs Commercial Laundry Equipment replacementPoor condition: existing machines regularly breaking
ParksHigh Voltage System upgradesPoor condition: regulatory inspection required mandatory equipment replacement
ParksSani Station Upgrades Process improvement: existing location and equipment created issues with road use and spill management
RoadsWayfinding Signage Economic development
RoadsRoad PavingPoor condition: repaving sections where the asphalt has failed.
RoadsWinter Sand ShedProcess improvement: keeping sand dry puts less strain on the equipment and spreads better.
RoadsSidewalk ReplacementPoor condition: inspection reports identified areas that were at the end of their life.
SewerSCADA Upgrades Poor condition: existing equipment is outdated and buggy.
SewerDAF Plant Improvements Malfunction: existing equipment needed upgrading to move the sludge properly.
SewerLift Station backup pump Emergency preparedness
SewerLift Station control upgrades Poor condition: existing equipment is outdated and buggy.
SewerPipe inspection camera Poor condition: Existing camera was broken.
SewerWWTP Optimization ProjectProcess improvement: better aeration and headworks screening.
Sports ComplexEmergency Reception Center (Auditorium HVAC) Emergency preparedness
StormwaterGreen Water Infrastructure PlanProcess improvement: designs better options to manage rainwater on boulevards.
WaterWTP UV Disinfection system replacement Equipment no longer supported