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Current Projects

Water Supply and Treatment Plant Upgrades

Updates posted below


We are very pleased to announce that the Town of Rosthern has been approved for funding from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Green Infrastructure to complete the Water Supply and Treatment Plant Upgrades! 

This funding has given us the opportunity to complete major capital upgrades including: 

  • Construct five new water wells
  • New Water Treatment Plant with larger water reservoir
  • Install new raw water supply lines
  • Integrate a new communications system
  • Upgrade existing well control buildings
  • Demolition of the old Water Treatment Plant and reservoir

The full project will cost $19.6 million with the funding contributions broken down as follows:

  • Federal - $7,843,152
  • Provincial - $6,535,306
  • Municipal - $5,229,422

This project will without a doubt revitalize our aging water infrastructure and secure its longevity so that it can accommodate current demand, future growth, and new servicing requirements which are presenting daily! 


Keep watch for updates as the project progresses


July 21, 2025

Building a Stronger Future – Water Treatment Plant Progress

Rosthern’s new Water Treatment Plant continues to move forward with steady momentum. Currently underway is the construction of a below-grade, multi-chamber concrete reservoir beneath the facility. This structure will store treated water while also forming the foundation for the Water Treatment Plant itself.

When complete, the new reservoir will add 554,765 gallons of treated, available water to our existing capacity of 221,376 gallons—bringing the total to an impressive 776,141 gallons. Designed with the future in mind, this expanded storage will serve the needs of our community for the next 20 years and beyond.


All drone pictures supplied by Carolyn Rempel


May 6, 2025

CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES


The contractor is taking full advantage of the weather and working diligently on the new 2,100 m3 underground water reservoir. This treated water storage area will allow for future growth of population and fire suppression services for the residents of Rosthern for many years to come.  



April 25, 2025

CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN

This essential project is underway! Barricades and closure signage have been and will remain in place all walking trail access points. In addition, temporary fencing for the construction site has been installed. Please avoid ALL construction areas and obey all signage. The closures are there for the safety of the public and the contractors. 



March 14, 2025

RESERVIOR WALKING TRAIL CLOSURE


Effective Monday, March 17, 2025 until further notice (Projected Timeline: Approximately 14 months)

Staging of heavy equipment and materials for the upcoming Water Supply and Treatment Plant Upgrade Project, will begin on Monday, March 17. Portions of the Walking Trail to the East/Southeast corner of the Reservoir will be closed to allow for construction access and storage. Barricades and trail closure signage will be placed at trail access points, and temporary fencing for the construction site will be installed. Please avoid the closed sections of the trail and obey all signage. The closures are there for the safety of the public and the contractors. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this essential project gets underway!