In late 2024, SSID engaged engineers at MSR Solutions to study options for replacement of SSID's Upper Tank that was showing advanced corrosion on its underside. It was established before the study began that a straight replication of the tank and the steel tower on which it is situated would likely not be an acceptable solution for new seismic building code and Vancouver Coastal Health permitting.
Without the steel tower, there would be no force of gravity to create the required water pressure at residential taps. The central task to the engineers was therefore to provide a system of pressurizing water for the maximum water flow during future peak water-use periods and firefighting.
MSR's final Study provides 4 options. SSID has explored these four, which in turn have led us to other concepts worth further research and expertise. Alternate concepts so far include battery power, solar power, and a hydro pneumatic tank. When we have a better idea of the costs and logistics of these options, we will post details to this page.
The tank replacement project is in its earliest stages. We welcome your constructive input at any time.
