The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury has broken ground on a major upgrade to its Water Pollution Control Plant, marking a key milestone in its long-term infrastructure plan.
The project launches construction of new odour and aeration system upgrades and a Tertiary Membrane Filtration Facility that will boost the plant’s treatment capacity from 19,400 m³/day to 23,300 m³/day, with peak capacity reaching 63,622 m³/day. The work stems from recommendations in the Town’s 2012 Schedule C Environmental Assessment, which called for improved tertiary treatment to reduce phosphorus levels and meet stricter environmental standards. In 2021, Veolia Process Technologies was awarded the pilot study and membrane system contract, and in 2025, Maple Reinders secured the construction contract for the full upgrade.
“Today’s groundbreaking marks an important commitment to the future of BWG,” says Mayor James Leduc. “These upgrades will help us protect the Lake Simcoe watershed, strengthen our infrastructure, and support the homes and businesses that will make up the next chapter of our growing community. This is an investment in environmental stewardship, in responsible growth, and in ensuring our residents continue to receive the reliable, modern services they deserve.”
The $58.5-million project is expected to restore and expand capacity to support more than 8,500 new housing units, reduce contaminants entering the Lake Simcoe watershed, and improve energy efficiency.
The new facility is scheduled to open in 2028.
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