Pre-construction update Wood Buffalo Lift Station

If you missed the information session on August 21, 2025, please see the presentation deck for details.

The existing Wood Buffalo Lift station located on Woodward Lane services over 75% of the homes in the Wood Buffalo Estates area and is vital infrastructure for the neighbourhood.  To maintain a high level of service for the community and ensure reliable service for years to come, the RMWB is in the process of completing the design of a new lift station to replace the existing ageing one.  This new lift station will be constructed at the same location in Lot 70 PUL and would start in Q1 2026.  Once the new lift station is built and in operation, the old station will be demolished and removed.

Map of the lift station area.

Design for the new lift station.

The new lift station is designed to comply with the latest RMWB Engineering Standards, and it includes features such as a backup generator, deep wet well with pumps, electrical rooms, communication tower, parking lot plus other key features. The facade and the other external elements of the station will mirror the existing architectural features of the neighborhood.

Timelines