Belcarra Sewer Connection Area

The City has been upgrading its sanitary sewer systems to better serve residents, protect the environment, and service the needs of our growing city for almost 30 years. Support from Council and community priorities enabling the City to provide critical public infrastructure to residents in many ways. This project will provide sanitary sewer infrastructure to 56 properties, to benefit from a safe, reliable, and environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment and effluent disposal system. New sanitary sewer will be installed on Grouse Ave, Sandpiper St, and Thrasher Ave, and existing inactive sanitary sewer on Sandpiper Ct, Raven Dr, and Phoebe Ct will be activated and available for connection.  

Click on the links below to be redirected to information on each.  

• Provincial legislation and regulations on sewer systems  

• The RDCO Information Page on septic systems 

Please note: We understand there is homeowner costs associated with this opportunity; therefore, there is no deadline to connect to the sewer service and it is up to the property owner to decide when to do so. Payment of the connection fee is required prior to the City issuing a plumbing permit for the connection to the home. There are no financing or tax deferral options available for this project through the City. Connection fees are likely to increase each year to adjust for inflation and construction market conditions. See Bylaw 3480? for additional information on sewer fees. Overall, connection costs are typically lower than replacing an old or non-functioning septic system. The cost of installing the home-owners side of the service between home and property line will vary depending on property conditions, length and depth of service. The City does not provide a list of preferred civil contractors for this work but encourages residents to search out reputable civil contractors and request multiple quotes. Properties that will require a grinder pump will be notified separately.