Billions needed for Vancouver’s new wastewater treatment plant

VANCOUVER — The Metro Vancouver regional district says the projected cost to build a new wastewater treatment plant on the North Shore has ballooned to 3.86 billion dollars, up from an initial estimate of 700 million more than a decade ago.
“This program is not optional: Building a new wastewater treatment plant that provides a higher level of treatment is essential to comply with federal regulations, and it is absolutely critical that the facility is built to ensure human health and