Waywayseecappo First Nation - School Water Treatment Plant Recovery

The Waywayseecappo School WTP was destroyed by a fire. WTP site is located approximately 120m NE of the school. The
foundation and below grade cisterns remain and have undergone engineering assessment. Existing process equipment within the
below grade pump, mechanical, and electrical room will be replaced. All WTP debris was taken to the Waywayseecappo Dump
for disposal. The WTP supplies potable water to 500 staff and students as well as 600 surrounding residences via a truck fill. The
objective is to return the potable water supply on an emergent basis. Waywayseecappo First Nation is currently proposing to rehabilitate the existing
foundation which includes cleansing, minor remediation, and resurfacing. A new wood frame superstructure is proposed for
construction over the existing foundation complete with metal cladding. In order to expedite returning the water supply to the
community, a temporary softener and chlorination treatment system will be installed while the design of a reverse osmosis (RO)
treatment system is completed.

Latest update

March 16, 2026 – The public comment period on the project is closed. Indigenous Services Canada is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Contacts

Indigenous Services Canada
Lori Bueckert, Environmental Analyst
365 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3A3
Telephone: 204-227-3254
Email: lori.bueckert@canada.ca


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  • Location

    • Waywayseecappo First Nation (Manitoba)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development
    • Water Management

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-02-11

  • Proponent

    Waywayseecappo First Nation

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90225

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...within 200 kilometres
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