The Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel project broke ground in early 2019 and the substantial completion milestone was achieved in January 2025. It replaces three of Metro Vancouver’s critical water mains (the Second Narrows Crossing) that convey drinking water…
The Awards for Engineering Excellence demonstrate the value ACEC-BC member firms offer to clients as they celebrate technical excellence and recognize innovation in consulting engineering that is simply a cut above the rest.
Annacis Island WWTP New Outfall System
The largest wastewater treatment plant serving the Vancouver, BC metropolitan area is located on Annacis Island within the Fraser River. The plant provides secondary wastewater treatment to over 1 million residents across 14 municipalities.
Mill Creek Flood Protection Project – Diversion Structure
The Mill Creek Flood Protection project in Kelowna, B.C., aimed to improve flood control, enhance public safety, and protect properties by upgrading diversion hydraulics, managing debris, and improving fish passage, worsened by climate change.
Cascade Hydroelectric Development Penstock 1 Rehabilitation
TransAlta’s Cascade Hydroelectric Facility in Banff National Park contained a corroded steel penstock from 1942. Installed in fall 2024, Klohn Crippen Berger applied CFRP lining to strengthen the structure and improve the performance of the penstock.
Tofino Wastewater Treatment Plant and Conveyance System
Tofino is a secluded coastal village located within Clayoquot Sound, a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This pristine habitat hosts an abundance of wildlife and is a traditional shellfish harvesting area for the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.
Chilliwack WWTP Outfall Rehabilitation Project
The City of Chilliwack’s WWTP Engineering Services needed to rehabilitate the WWTP’s effluent outfall pipe and diffuser. In February 2021, a survey revealed 170 meters of pipe had been undermined by scour associated with Fraser River flows.
Shoreline Trail and Sanitary Sewer Upgrades
More than just a sewer upgrade, Shoreline Trail and Sanitary Sewer Project revitalized one of Port Moody’s most cherished parks while championing Canada’s first-ever UV-cured Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining for a pressure sewer. By prioritizing engineering innovation, environmental protection & accessibility, the project extended the lifespan of critical infrastructure by 75+ years—without major excavation or disruption to the community.
Bonaparte First Nation IR2 Water System Improvements
The Bonaparte First Nation IR2 Water System Improvements Project is a design and construction project that addressed the significant health and safety risks the existing water systems posed to the residents in the Bonapart First Nation (BFN) I.R.#2 (Lower Hat Creek).









