Monday, December 22, 2025
The federal and British Columbia governments, along with the Village of Lytton, are investing more than $7.5 million to upgrade the community’s wastewater treatment system, aiming to support recovery efforts and improve environmental protection following the 2021 wildfire.
The funding will be used to rehabilitate and upgrade the Lytton Wastewater Treatment Plant, replacing infrastructure that was damaged or has deteriorated since the fire. Planned improvements include new treatment components, a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and manage operations, and a backup power supply.
According to government officials, the upgrades are intended to improve the quality of treated wastewater before it is discharged into the Fraser River and to ensure the system can meet future capacity needs as the community rebuilds.
Federal Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson said the project is aimed at strengthening community resilience and supporting Lytton’s recovery. B.C. Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christine Boyle said the investment will help provide reliable wastewater services while protecting local water quality. Lytton Mayor Denise O’Connor said the funding will help repair infrastructure damaged by the fire and support long-term rebuilding.
The federal government is contributing just over $3 million through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. British Columbia is providing about $2.5 million, while the Village of Lytton is contributing roughly $2 million.
The Green Infrastructure Stream supports projects that enhance climate resilience, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental sustainability. Federal funding for the Lytton project is subject to the completion of Indigenous consultation and environmental assessment requirements.
Featured image: Village of Lytton
