ʔaq̓am Northeast Cluster Clean Drinking Water Project

The ʔaq̓am Community is proposing to extend its existing drinking water distribution system on Kootenay #1 Reserve, located approximately 9 km north of Cranbrook, British Columbia. The proposed extension will provide treated drinking water to existing and future homes in the northeast portion of the community.

 

Specifically, the Project will extend the existing watermain by installing approximately 4.3 km of new 200-millimetre-diameter watermain from Lot 31 to properties along Birdstone, Casmer, and Pauls Roads. The new watermain will provide service connections to eight properties.

 

Of the total 4.3 km watermain length, approximately 1,508 m will run parallel to existing roads, while approximately 2,820.5 m will be located within road allowances and proposed rights-of-way where no existing road is present.

 

Construction will involve open-cut trench excavation, installation of underground watermain and service connections, and reclamation and revegetation of areas temporarily disturbed during construction. The proposed alignment primarily follows existing roads to minimize disturbance to surrounding vegetation and properties.

 

The project area consists of grasslands, open forests and other vegetated habitats within the St. Mary River valley. The proposed alignment will  avoid wetlands and surface waterbody crossings.

 

Measures to minimize potential environmental effects during construction will include habitat avoidance and pre-construction wildlife assessments, and disturbed areas will be restored.

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Latest update

November 5, 2026 – The authorities intend to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, the authorities are inviting public comments until December 5, 2026 respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 ʔaq̓am Northeast Cluster Drinking Water Project – Public Comments Invited - November 5, 2026

Contacts

Environment and Climate Change Canada
Canadian Wildlife Service
5421 Robertson Road
Delta, British Columbia V4K 3N2
Delta BC V4K 3N2
Email: reglementationpac-regulatorypac@ec.gc.ca


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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Kootenay IR No.1 (British Columbia)

  • Nature of activity

    • Water Management

  • Assessment status

    In progress

  • Start date

    2026-11-05

  • Proponent

    ʔaq̓am Community

  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada
    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    90876

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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