On May 27, town officials, project engineers and other stakeholders gathered for a groundbreaking of Granby’s new water treatment plant.

“The new water treatment plant is designed to meet current and future water demands, comply with evolving water quality standards, and improve system resilience,” the town of Granby stated in a news release.

The plant will serve Granby’s north service area. The north service area is north of the Fraser River and includes the Edgewater community on the Granby Bridge. Residents of the area get their water directly from the Fraser River.

 “Once completed, the new facility will enhance the town’s capacity to provide clean, safe, and reliable drinking water for residents, businesses, and visitors alike,” the town stated.

The plant will be located at 550 Park Lane across from the Moffat Railroad Museum, with construction by Velocity Constructors.

The town began discussions for replacing the plant about four years ago. The current plant, built 40 years ago, is no longer keeping up with demand and stricter environmental regulations. In order to help fund the costs of a new plant, the town raised water bill rates for residents in the north service area in 2024.

The plant is expected to cost approximately $32 million and be completed in spring of 2027.

According to the town, the ambitious infrastructure project “represents a significant investment in the future of Granby’s water quality and public health.”

Learn more about the new plant at TownOfGranby.com/NSA.