Wellington Pump Station Upgrade Project

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is upgrading the Wellington Pump Station to:

• Increase capacity by approximately 40 per cent to meet future growth in the City of Nanaimo.
• Increase the reliability of the station by replacing aged infrastructure and adding stand-by power.
• Improve safety for RDN workers by eliminating confined spaces, and improving ventilation and lighting.
• Reduce nuisance odours.
• Improve beach access for City of Nanaimo residents.
• Respect archaeological values.
• Protect the environment.

The Wellington Pump Station, located at 5200 Fillinger Crescent in Nanaimo, was built in 1978. The pump station currently conveys approximately 25 per cent of the City of Nanaimo wastewater flows to the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre.

The viewing platform and beach access will not be available to the public during construction. Initial site works will begin in the summer of 2024 and are expected to be complete in the fall of 2025.

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