CIMA+ Wins Top Award for Kitchener Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades

Event summary

  • CIMA+ received the 2026 ACEC Ontario - Grand River Chapter Water and Wastewater Diamond Award for upgrades at the Kitchener Wastewater Treatment Plant.
  • The project involved modernizing primary treatment processes and replacing infrastructure originally installed in the 1970s.
  • Upgrades included flood protection measures and a new flood-proof electrical building elevated above the floodplain.
  • The project improved system reliability, operational efficiency, and extended the service life of critical infrastructure.

The big picture

CIMA+'s award highlights the growing emphasis on modernizing aging infrastructure in the water management sector. The project's focus on resilience and sustainability aligns with broader industry trends towards climate-adaptive engineering solutions. With over 45 offices and 3,700 employees, CIMA+ is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for sustainable infrastructure upgrades across Canada.

What we're watching

Project Scalability
Whether CIMA+ can replicate this success in other municipal wastewater treatment projects across Canada.
Regulatory Compliance
How the Grand River Conservation Authority's regulations will shape future infrastructure projects in floodplains.
Operational Impact
The long-term effects of these upgrades on the Kitchener Wastewater Treatment Plant's operational efficiency and environmental protection.