The City of Cranbrook has broken ground on the long-awaited Phillips Reservoir UV Disinfection Facility.
The UV facility will modernize how the city treats drinking water.
“This is an important and exciting day where we officially kick off a project that will further protect the City’s water quality and provide safe and clean drinking water for decades to come,” says Mayor Wayne Price.
“We are thankful and so grateful to the Government of Canada and the Province of BC for this important grant funding through ICIP grant program. Without their partnership and support, this project would have been difficult for us to accomplish.”
The city received grant funding from both the federal and provincial governments. The city is on the hook for $3.46 million of the $12.99-million project.
“People in Cranbrook will benefit from safer, more dependable drinking water that protects their health for now and for generations to come,” said Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs.
“This initiative strengthens community well-being while supporting population growth and reducing long-term costs for residents. It reflects a shared commitment to resilient public services that improve quality of life and safeguard essential resources.”
The project is supposed to be completed and the facility operational by the fall of 2027.
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