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City Project Receives Award of Excellence

Reservoir Number One Energy Recovery Recognized by ACEC-BC

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed June 4, 2015 11:30 AM

Summary

At the Nanaimo Council meeting of June 1st, Carl Miller of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of BC presented the Mayor and Council with an Award of Engineering Excellence in the Energy & Industry Category.

Every year the consulting engineering community comes together to recognize outstanding work done by the member companies in categories defined as Buildings; Municipal & Civil Infrastructure; Transportation & Bridges; Energy & Industry; and Soft Engineering. This year the ACEC-BC Award of Excellence in the Energy & Industry Category was given for the Nanaimo Reservoir No. 1 and Energy Recovery Facility – a Clean Energy Project. The lead consultant for the work was Associated Engineering, supported by other local consultants. The Award consists of a plaque prepared by Haida artist, Bill Reid.

Link to Strategic Plan: Water, energy sustainability

Key Points

  • The City's Reservoir No 1 Energy Recovery Facility has generated an average of $6400/month in revenue since it went into operation in April 2014.
  • The facility uses the drinking water flowing into the new reservoir on Nanaimo Lakes Road to spin turbines to generate electricity.

Quotes

Bill McKay

"I am pleased that the City of Nanaimo is continuing to attract recognition for this innovative project and the valuable source of energy it provides Nanaimo residents every day."

Bill McKay
Mayor
City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

  • ACEC-BC holds an annual awards gala to recognize its member firms, which employ over 10,000 people in BC.

Images

Award Plaque
Award Plaque
Interior Shot
Interior Shot
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Contact:

Bill Sims
Manager, Water Resources
City of Nanaimo
250-756-5302

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