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Construction of the project began in May of 2021. The project included twinning a portion of the EK Raw Water line, building a Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility (R44WPU) reservoir and pumphouse, upgrading the Town of Eston water treatment plant, and installing more than 300 km of water distribution line. All this work was completed by March 2023.
With the completion of upgrades and expansion of the community’s water infrastructure, Sachigo Lake First Nation’s Chief and Council recently lifted a long-term drinking water advisory affecting over 500 community members since October 19, 2018. “Sachigo Lake First Nation and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) have worked in partnership to invest approximately $29 million over a period of five years. Improvements to infrastructure included upgrading the existing water treatment plant, extending the community’s water distribution system, and expanding the wastewater lagoon,” a Nov. 30 news release from Indigenous Services Canada explained.
