We’re upgrading several sewer pump stations throughout the city. These stations have reached the end of their service life and will be replaced with larger-capacity facilities.
The station upgrades will:
- Ensure the resilience of this essential infrastructure
- Minimize the risk of sewage spills into sensitive waterways
- Provide additional amenities where possible
- Help to serve growing neighbourhoods
Raymur pump station
We have updated the Raymur pump station located at the intersection of Raymur Avenue and Malkin Avenue. Construction for force main rehabilitation and landscaping is expected to begin fall 2025.
Dunbar pump station
We have begun work to upgrade the Dunbar pump station, which has reached the end of its service life. Work is expected to be complete by summer 2026.
Jericho pump station
The design of the new pump station is in progress. Construction is expected to begin in 2027 or 2028.
Thornton pump station
Starting in mid-2025, we will be upgrading Thornton pump station to accommodate the growing area.
Terminal Central pump station
The station is located at the southeast corner of Terminal Avenue and St. George Street. The design for the refurbishment of the existing pump station is in progress. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027.
Details
Location
Various locations throughout the city
Dunbar pump station
We’re constructing a new, above-ground pump station in the southeast corner of Musqueam Park, on the north side of 49th Avenue. This pump station will replace the existing pump station, which has reached the end of its useful service life.
The new pump station will meet new safety requirements and features an earthquake-resilient design with protection against rising sea levels.
Work began in early 2025 and is expected to be completed by summer 2026. This work will not impact access to the park or use of park amenities.
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Download the Dunbar Pump Station Map PDF file (139 KB)
Questions? Email: dunbarpumpstation@vancouver.ca
Jericho pump station
The pump station will be removed from its existing location on the east side of Jericho Beach Park at West 2nd Avenue.
A new, above-ground pump station will be constructed at the southwest corner of the Jericho Beach east parking lot.
Construction is expected to start in 2027 or 2028 and will have minimal impact on park activities.
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Download the Jericho Pump Station Map PDF file (1.8 MB)
Questions? Email: jerichopumpstation@vancouver.ca
Thornton pump station
Starting in May 2025, we will be upgrading the Thornton pump station. The current above ground station will be expanded and upgraded at the same location to help serve the growing community.
The new pump station will upgrade mechanical and electrical systems, meet new safety requirements, and feature post-disaster resilient design with protection against rising sea level.
Construction is expected to be completed by August 2026.
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Download the Thornton Pump Station Map PDF file (100 KB)
Questions? Email: thorntonpumpstation@vancouver.ca
Terminal Central pump station
The pump station will be refurbished within its existing building structure. The electrical and mechanical systems will be upgraded to extend the station’s service life.
Design work is currently underway, and construction is expected to begin in 2027. The project is anticipated to have limited impact on nearby businesses, residents, and traffic.
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Download the Terminal Central Pump Station Map PDF file (32 KB)
Questions? Email: terminalcentralpumpstation@vancouver.ca
Contact us
Email: pumpstations@vancouver.ca