Supporting Moose Jaw's Future Growth

The City of Moose Jaw is set to break ground on the Crescent View Headworks Facility. The new facility will replace the existing Crescent View Lift Station.

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What is a headworks facility/lift station?

The headworks facility/lift station is the first stop in Moose Jaw's wastewater treatment system. It receives wastewater from all homes and businesses across the city and removes debris, sand, grit, and other materials before it moves on to the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant for further processing.

By protecting equipment, managing flows, and helping prevent backups during periods of high demand, the facility plays a critical role in maintaining a reliable and efficient wastewater system for the community.

Why we need a new facility

The existing Lift Station facility, located at the very east end of Manitoba St., was built in 1961 and has exceeded its 60-year service life.

Major components of the new facility include:

• high-efficiency pumps and motors
• a preliminary wastewater treatment system with fine screening and grit removal
• a septage receiving station
• a bulk water fill station
• two standby generators

The new facility, to be constructed just to the west of the current Lift Station, is anticipated to be completed by Summer of 2029.

The new Crescent View Headworks Facility, once built, will:

• Accommodate increased flow of wastewater, increasing the city’s ability to support population growth to 45,000 residents (with the possibility of expansion to accommodate up to 60,000), and residential development
• Be situated above the regional flood elevation to mitigate flood risks
• Decrease the risk of sewer backups, overflows, and flooding during major storm events
• Contain mechanical equipment to better capture smaller debris that would otherwise cause premature wear of the pumps

Funding 

The Crescent View Headworks Facility is one of the largest infrastructure projects in Moose Jaw's history. City Council has approved construction of the facility, which will be funded primarily by the City, with additional support from provincial and federal infrastructure funding.

The City's total budget for this project from 2026-2029 is $73 million.

This project received over $9.7 million from the Building Communities Strong Fund Community Stream (formerly Canada Community-Building Fund). The City thanks the Government of Saskatchewan and the Government of Canada for this funding.