The existing Lift Station #1, located near the intersection of School Draw Avenue and Franklin Avenue in Yellowknife, was constructed in 1967, making it the oldest of the city’s 14 lift stations. A condition assessment completed in 2019 recommended a complete replacement of the asset that is over 50 years old. In addition to this recommendation, there are several multi-family developments anticipated in the near future that will increase demand on this lift station making the project an essential asset replacement. Construction of the new 10 m deep lift station approach will allow the existing lift station to continue to operate while the new construction occurs and will be decommissioned once the new lift station is operational.