PICCADILLY SOUTH SANITARY LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT
District of West VancouverWe are in the first round of engagement to gather community feedback for the lift station’s landscaping design
The District of West Vancouver needs to replace and upgrade the sanitary pump station, also known as a lift station, currently located in the statutory right of way (SROW) at 4733 Piccadilly South, in the Lower Caulfeild neighbourhood. This lift station is a key part of the District’s sewer system, helping to protect public health and the environment. The lift station’s critical components are worn out and it has reached the end of its service life. Built in 1976, the lift station is outdated, and its condition poses a public safety risk to the community and may cause environmental impacts. Additionally, the current lift station is too small to handle the area’s growing demands and lacks backup power, which is essential for preventing wastewater overflows during frequent power outages.
What are the Benefits of a New Lift Station?
Preserves Heritage and Character
Preserves heritage and unique character – Blends with the neighbourhood while protecting natural spaces and local habitats.
Prevents Backups and Flooding
Prevents wastewater from coming back into homes, streets, or yards or so wastewater doesn’t overflow in neighbourhoods.
Protects Public Health
Protects public health by keeping water clean – Reduces the risk of bacteria and bad smells in the community.
Modern Technology
Modern equipment and design features help protect workers and the public from pressurized systems and exposure to harmful bacteria.
Reduces Long-term Costs
Reduces long-term costs and maintenance hassle – A well-designed system means fewer emergency repairs and disruptions, saving money over time.
Environmental Protection
Protects the local environment – Preserves Lower Caulfeild’s unique natural areas and habitats.
Safety
Modern equipment and design features help protect workers and the public from pressurized systems and exposure to harmful bacteria.
This upgrade ensures the system meets today’s safety standards and federal regulations while improving its capacity to serve current and future generations. By investing in this essential infrastructure now, we’re creating a reliable, high-quality sanitary system that respects Lower Caulfeild’s identity and ensures that it is a great place to live.
What is Happening
The District has retained ISL Engineering to create a design for the new lift station. The project team has begun to design the lift station structure and confirmed the site location. Since the only available site for the new lift station is within the Lower Caulfeild Heritage Conservation Area, the project team is applying for a Heritage Alteration Permit (HAP) and taking careful steps to beautify and integrate the lift station into its surroundings. This HAP process includes two rounds of engagement to inform the community about the project and gather feedback. We are in the first round of engagement to gather community feedback for the lift station’s landscaping design.
We are in the first round of engagement to gather community feedback for the lift station’s landscaping design.
Share your thoughts
The project team is looking for ideas on landscaping features that can help blend and beautify the new proposed lift station in the unopened road allowance between 4713 Piccadilly South and 4701 Piccadilly South into the Lower Caulfeild area. They aim to keep Lower Caulfeild’s unique natural and historical character while providing a reliable and effective wastewater system that ensures safe and sanitary services for the community.
Drop-in at the public information meeting
Time: Drop-in between 4:30–7:30 p.m. to learn more and share your thoughts
Note: A short presentation will be held from 6– 6:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Address: St Francis-in-the-Wood Community Hall, 4773 Piccadilly Road South, West Vancouver BC
Fill out the online feedback form
If you prefer to provide your comments online (rather than in-person at the meeting), the link to the online feedback form can be found below.
Deadline to submit feedback: Tuesday, May 6 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
Lift Station Design Without Landscaping
More About this Project
The current Piccadilly South lift station sits on land set aside by law, called a statutory right of way, at 4733 Piccadilly South.
Lift Station Replacement
This lift station is a key part of the District’s sewer system, helping to protect public health and the environment. The lift station’s critical components are worn out and it has reached the end of its service life. Built in 1976, the lift station is outdated, and its condition poses a public safety risk to the community and may cause environmental impacts. Additionally, the current lift station is too small to handle the area’s growing water demands and lacks backup power, which is essential for preventing wastewater overflows during frequent power outages.
Feasibility Study
In 2021, the District retained Onsite Engineering Ltd. to carry out a Feasibility Study to assess what would be the preferred location for a lift station, along with other technical analyses. They examined:
- Water flow and other design problems.
- Regulations, codes, standards, and guidelines.
- Possible disruptions during construction.
- How easy it would be to build (ground conditions, access, etc.).
- Operation and maintenance.
- Accessibility.
- Requirements from other authorities and third parties.
- Risks and costs.
- Safety.
After Onsite Engineering Ltd. reviewed four concepts, the project team carefully chose the new lift station site in the unopened road allowance between 4713 and 4701 Piccadilly South. This site is the most suitable and the only available land owned by the District, which meets all engineering requirements. The location is within the Lower Caulfeild Heritage Conservation Area, and the project team will need to design the station to blend into the unique character and natural surroundings as much as possible.
The Heritage Alteration Permit
The Lower Caulfeild area is designated as a Heritage Conservation Area to maintain Lower Caulfeild distinctive character as expressed by natural rock outcroppings, native trees and sensitively sited buildings. Learn more about the Lower Caulfeild Heritage Conservation Area designation.
Since the only available site for the new lift station is within the Heritage Conservation Area, the project team is applying for a Heritage Alteration Permit (HAP) and taking careful steps to beautify and integrate the lift station into its surroundings. Learn more about the Heritage Alteration Permit (HAP).
The HAP process includes two public consultation meetings and two rounds of engagement to inform the community about the project and gather feedback. ISL will also engage area residents in the HAP process and manage the project’s delivery.
New Lift Station Service Area
How the New Lift Station Serves the Community
Project Timeline
2021
Feasibility Study – Preferred Site Selection
2022 - 2024
Initial Lift Station Design
Spring - Summer 2025
Heritage Alteration Permit Process
- Proposal
- Round 1 Engagement (Spring 2025: Public Consultation Meeting #1)
- Formal Application Submission and Referral Process
- Round 2 Engagement (Summer 2025: Public Consultation Meeting #2)
- Property Owner and Resident Notice
- Council consideration of application
- Construction (Winter 2025)
Related Links & Contact
Project Contact, ISL