As populations increase, so do the demands on infrastructure. In Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, approximately 21,000 new residents are expected to depend on the city’s water supply over the next two decades. Jacobs is involved in several projects aimed at enhancing and expanding the city’s water system to accommodate this future demand.
The City of Clarence-Rockland has contracted Jacobs to upgrade its Rockland Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Caron Booster Station (CBS), ensuring reliable service for the growing city and nearby municipalities. Additionally, Jacobs will design the twinning of over 11 kilometers (7 miles) of water transmission mains, which will enhance system reliability and capacity.
By 2046, Clarence-Rockland is anticipated to gain 9,000 new residents, while the Nation Municipality, which depends on Clarence-Rockland’s water supply, is projected to grow by about 12,000 people. Furthermore, the Municipality of Casselman has expressed interest in connecting to the city’s water system due to issues with its own supply.
Jacobs has collaborated with the City of Clarence-Rockland for over 20 years, including the initial water system expansion in 2001 and subsequent upgrades in 2011. The firm has also overseen the city’s hydraulic distribution system modeling and led the Water Master Planning process that outlined the requirements for these new enhancements. Simon Wills, Jacobs Water Market Growth Director, stated,
“Upgrading the Rockland Water Treatment Plant and Caron Booster Station is vital to meet the future water needs of this expanding community. At Jacobs, we recognize the importance of increasing capacity while maintaining straightforward operations. We will collaborate closely with the City of Clarence-Rockland to create a resilient water system that adapts to changing demands and continues to provide a reliable, essential resource.”
The new contract involves guiding the city through the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process for the two-phase expansion of both the Rockland WTP’s supply capacity and the CBS’s conveyance capacity, along with design and construction support services.
“Efficiently delivering this project to manage growth pressures will be crucial,” Simon adds. “Our collaborative approach will creatively shorten the schedule and facilitate expedited construction, bringing these vital facilities online for the community as quickly as possible.”
In addition to its work with Clarence-Rockland over the past two decades, Jacobs has completed over $5 billion in water and wastewater upgrades and new facility projects throughout Ontario.
Source: Jacobs
