East Pressure Zone Project
Project Status: Construction upcoming
Expected Completion: To be determined
Contractor: To be determined
The East Pressure Zone Project is one of three water/wastewater infrastructure servicing projects that is being funded through the Province’s Housing-Enabling Water System Fund. The project will enhance the water and wastewater systems, promote growth, and enable housing in Midland.
The project includes:
- A new water tower in the Southwest area of town near Hwy 12 and Hwy 93 to support future growth and expansion.
- A new booster pumping station to create a new pressure zone in the Southwest, servicing new growth areas and addressing existing pressure constraints.
- Over 1.4 km of new watermain to connect existing pressure zones and service expansion areas.
Budget
Town Council has approved a total budget of $22,345,115 for the project. 73% is funded through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund Grant. 27% is approved funding through debt financing paid by Wastewater user rates and development charges.
Project Timeline
Future dates are subject to change.
2021: Water Servicing Master Plan
East pressure zone’s long-term storage and pressure deficiencies were identified.
2024: HEWSF Grant
Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund grant awarded to the Town of Midland to support the water/wastewater infrastructure servicing projects.
2024 to 2025: Research & Analysis
In-depth research and analysis by consultant.
January 2025: Public Information Centre
Public attended the PIC to learn about the project. See the Notice of Study Commencement and Public Information Centre.
May 14–June 15, 2025: Municipal Class EA Comment Period
The environmental assessment report, which identified the preferred servicing solution, was open for public comment. See the Notice of EA Completion.
Summer 2025 to Summer 2026: Design Consultation
Town staff worked with consultant through design submissions.
October–November 2026: Tender & Review
The Midland Water Tower construction project went out for tender on October 19, 2026.
Fall 2026: Construction Start
Construction is expected to start in the fall.
Background
The Town completed a Wastewater Master Plan in 2021. Through this process it was determined that the east pressure zone does not have sufficient storage capacity and that it requires additional storage capacity of 4.67 ML.
In 2024, the Town of Midland applied to the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) grant. The application included significant upgrades and extensions to the Town’s water and wastewater infrastructure. The Town was successful in being selected to receive the grant. The Town is eligible to receive an allocation of up to 73% of total eligible costs for the East Pressure Zone project.
The East Pressure Zone Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) was completed in May 2025. The study included input from Indigenous and technical stakeholders and the public. The preferred servicing solution for the Town was identified through this Class EA.