Aecon has been awarded a contract to build the RSR Cooperative Wastewater Treatment Facility near Niverville, Manitoba, marking a major step forward in the modernization of wastewater services for multiple communities in the province’s south east. The project represents a total investment of CAD 205 million (about $150 million) for the treatment plant component and is designed to support long-term population and economic growth across the region.
The new facility will replace the current reliance on wastewater lagoons used by six municipalities—Niverville, Taché, Hanover, Ritchot, La Broquerie and De Salaberry—serving a total of 13 communities. Once completed, the plant will initially handle wastewater for more than 30,000 residents, with a planned treatment capacity of up to 70,000 people through a modular design that allows for future expansion.
According to Aecon, the project will also contribute to environmental performance by supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions associated with lagoon-based systems. The centralized facility is expected to significantly reduce methane emissions while improving the protection of surrounding agricultural land.
“Aecon’s strong industrial and water infrastructure capabilities will drive the safe delivery of this sustainable project. We are excited to work alongside our valued client, harnessing our diverse self-perform expertise,” said John Singleton, Senior Vice President, Industrial, at Aecon Group.
The facility will be owned and overseen by the Red-Seine-Rat Wastewater Cooperative (RSRWC) Ltd., which is made up of leadership from each participating municipality. Aecon’s contract covers the first phase of development, focused on construction of the treatment plant. Future phases are expected to include approximately 90 to 100 kilometres of effluent pipelines, as well as new lift and pump stations to connect communities to the system.
Once operational, the facility is expected to provide resilient, scalable wastewater treatment capacity that supports sustainable growth and infrastructure needs for future generations.
