The City of Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, has awarded Jacobs a contract to implement upgrades to key elements of its water infrastructure. Under the agreement, Jacobs will upgrade the Rockland Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and the Caron Booster Station (CBS). The scope of work includes the twinning of more than 11 kilometers (7 miles) of water transmission mains, a measure intended to enhance the reliability and capacity of the region’s water system.
The upgrades come as the city and surrounding municipalities anticipate continued growth. Clarence-Rockland alone is projected to see an increase of 9,000 residents by 2046. The Nation Municipality, which also relies on Clarence-Rockland’s water supply, is expected to grow by about 12,000 people. Additionally, the Municipality of Casselman has expressed interest in connecting to Clarence-Rockland’s water system due to supply challenges of its own.
Jacobs has maintained a working relationship with the City of Clarence-Rockland for over 20 years, contributing to previous water system expansions in 2001 and 2011, managing hydraulic distribution modelling, and leading the Water Master Planning process that helped define the current upgrade strategy.
Jacobs has maintained a working relationship with the City of Clarence-Rockland for over 20 years
"Upgrading the Rockland Water Treatment Plant and Caron Booster Station is essential to meet the future water demands of this growing community," said Simon Wills, Jacobs Water Market Growth Director. "At Jacobs, we understand the importance of expanding capacity while keeping operations straightforward. We’ll work closely with the City of Clarence-Rockland to deliver a resilient water system that adapts to evolving needs and continues to provide a reliable, essential resource."
As part of the new contract, Jacobs will also support the city through the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process and provide design and construction support for the planned two-phase expansion of the Rockland WTP and the CBS.
“Delivering this project efficiently to accommodate growth pressures will be critical,” Wills added. “Our collaborative approach will creatively minimize the schedule and support fast-tracked construction, bringing these key facilities online to benefit the community as soon as possible.”
Jacobs reports having delivered over $5 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ontario.
