Sechelt Water Resource Centre

Wastewater is treated at the Sechelt Water Resource Centre (WRC). Opened in 2014, the building meets LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold standard and is located at 5678 Surf Circle.

The WRC includes a greenhouse that uses innovative organic processes that increase the effectiveness of the treatment process. The design ensures the facility will integrate well with the surrounding neighbourhood and the adjacent Sechelt Marsh park.

To learn more about the Water Resource Center please view the short information video on the WRC, presented by the Canadian Construction Association here:

View Fast Fact details on the WRC. 

Cost

Funding for this $24.9 million project was provided from a variety of sources. 

• Contribution from the shíshálh Nation - $1,680,250
• Senior Government Grants - $12,200,000
• District reserves - $1,219,500
• Debt - $7,400,000
• Development Cost Charges - $1,488,000

Awards

1. Architectural Innovation from Architectural Institute of British Columbia - 2018
2. Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA) – 2016 Innovation Award
3. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) – 2016 Sustainable Communities Award
4. Canadian Design Build Institute (CDBI) – 2016 – Grand Winner – Awards of Excellence
5. Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC-BC) – 2016 Award of Excellence
6. Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC – 2016 Environmental Award
7. Canadian Construction Association (CCA) – 2015 Environmental Achievement Award

The District of Sechelt: How Does it Really Work?

 In September 2018, Sunshine Coast ElderCollege hosted a 2-part lecture on local government.  View the Water Resouce Centre presentation by the Public Works Department.