WINNIPEG – The City of Winnipeg has announced wastewater is now flowing through the newly-built headworks facilities, which is part of the multibillion-dollar North End Wastewater Treatment Plant (NEWPCC) Upgrade Projects.
Around 70 per cent of wastewater is treated at NEWPCCDesign Build – North End Sewage Treatment Plant (NEWPCC) Upgrade Projects – Headworks, Biosolids & Nutrient Removal FacilitiesStatusAwardValue$272MLocation2230 Main St, Winnipeg MBSectorPublic – CityTypeWater/Sewer · RemodelingData as of September 16, 2026View Project Page →. Its first stop when entering the plant are the headworks facilities.
It’s where all the wastewater coming in from deep underground is collected. Then, it’s pumped up to ground level where large pieces of debris and grit are removed, the city explains. This step helps protect the rest of the plant.
Aecon also celebrated the announcement, stating it is “proud to be helping deliver this vital project through Red River Solutions, our joint venture with Oscar Renda Contracting of Canada Inc.”
The NEWPCC upgrade is the largest capital project in Winnipeg’s history with an estimated cost of $3.1 billion in total.
The city notes work is well underway on the remaining two projects.
Project 2: Biosolids facilities. Construction is slated to start imminently.
Project 3: Nutrient removal facilities is currently in the procurement stage. This project will treat the liquid part of wastewater before it enters the river.