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WASTEWATER
Embracing Integrated Project Delivery
The city’s mission to construct a bestL to R: Looking down the length of the Lloydminster WWTP’s bioreactor. A side view of the bioreactors
in-class wastewater treatment plant
that would provide more future value
also places increased pressures on the project budget and
ability to meet increasingly tighter water quality limits.
construction complexities. To mitigate these risks and maintain a
Over the course of the project, Veolia employed the latest
high degree of ownership over decisions, the city chose to utilize
generation of MBR technology, ZeeWeed 500EV, which showed
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) as its contract model—the
it would save both capital and operating costs for the city.
first WWTP in Canada completed using this method.
With next-generation MBR, the city realizes greater treatment
Known for its collaborative approach, the IPD model engages
capacity in a more compact footprint, including lower energy
all key parties in the design and construction phases of projects.
costs and simpler maintenance. The solution combines a physical
Owners, operators, designers, and contractors are brought tosolids separation barrier with advanced biological treatment for
gether under a multi-party agreement and incentivized to work
helping communities meet non-potable recycling requirements. If
together and collectively overcome challenges since everyone
a higher level of treatment is needed, the MBR is an integral comshares in the potential risks and benefits. IPD facilitates cost
ponent to a robust flow sheet designed for indirect potable reuse
transparency and creates an environment where all parties have
(such as freshwater augmentation) or direct potable reuse.
visibility into each other’s actions, fostering teamwork to ensure
A testament to the IPD method and quality of the project team,
mutual success.
the team was able to maintain schedule amid the challenges posed
The decision to implement IPD also stemmed from the city’s
by the pandemic while also offsetting post-pandemic inflation risks
aspiration to potentially use this model as a benchmark for future
without necessitating a change order or missing schedule.
infrastructure projects. Although IPD is used to build projects like
hospitals and schools, it is not normally applied with infrastrucA project to be proud of
ture projects due to the inherent process complexity. The city
A positive outcome is the social impact of the new WWTP plant
needed a partner with experience, knowledge and capability and
and the creation of a workplace environment that promotes
through the bidding process, recognized the value that would
learning, instruction, and professional development.
bring to the team and would help to mitigate these risks.
WWTP staff have expressed their excitement about working
The Lloydminster IPD team consisted of:
at the new facility and the opportunity to grow with new skills
The city (owner)
and qualifications. And from the city’s perspective, the new plant
ISL Engineering and Land Surveying (engineer)
is a source of pride delivering infrastructure for its residents on
Chandos Bird Joint Venture (contractor)
time and on budget, with the prospect of supporting economic
Magna IV Engineering (electrical engineer)
growth while demonstrating environmental sustainability.“
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (technology provider)
The completion of this state-of-the-art facility stands as a
This team evaluated multiple technologies strategies from a
testament to our dedication to the region’s long-term water sus“future proof ” standpoint and determined that membrane biotainability,” said Landon Code, manager of wastewater treatment
reactor (MBR) technology was the best fit owing to its demonat the City of Lloydminster. “It embodies the city’s commitment
strated track record, ease of operation, ease of expansion and
to the well-being of our current and future generations.”
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through an effluent pipeline back to
the North Saskatchewan River for
discharge.
The selection of a technology that
enables reuse positions the city to
transition to a more sustainable water
management scenario. For example,
when reclaimed wastewater is directed
to Lloydminster’s local industries for
reuse, the city can free-up potable water
for other regional communities or its
own growth. This is the sustainable
use of natural resources which ensures
availability for future generations.
