City Awards Contract for Selkirk Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project

The City of Whitehorse has awarded a contract to Wildstone Construction Ltd., partnered with Stantec, for the first phase of a two phase Design-Build project to expand the existing Selkirk Water Treatment Plant in Riverdale.

The project will provide additional treatment barriers to support the increased water demand of the city’s growing population and ensure year-round access to potable water. The City intends to draw and treat water from Schwatka Lake in addition to drawing from the Selkirk Aquifer.

The project budget is $55,000,000. A Progressive Design-Build approach is being used that ensures early collaboration with the design and construction teams to better manage cost and scope while reducing project risks before final pricing is fixed.

The Selkirk Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project aligns with the City’s Strategic Priorities. The project will ensure long-term, reliable service delivery for residents in a fiscally responsible way.