An aerial view of a water facility above Nelson. The City of Nelson commissioned its Mountain Station finished-water reservoir in November 2026, adding 2,000 cubic metres of treated-water storage to the municipal system.
File photo: Matthew Miles Photos
NELSON — The City of Nelson has commissioned its Mountain Station finished-water reservoir, connecting an additional 2,000 cubic metres of treated-water storage to the municipal system. The volume is equivalent to the average daily water needs of approximately 2,100 households, according to the city's November 10 announcement.
The reservoir was identified as a priority in the city's Water Strategic Plan. The additional storage is intended to support emergency response, including large structure fires and wildfires at the urban interface, while improving the reliability of Nelson's water distribution system.
The project was estimated to cost $3.6 million and is projected to come in under budget, the city said. It is being funded through the municipal water capital reserve fund. The announcement did not provide a final project cost.
The facility has been designed to accommodate a future water filtration system if full filtration becomes necessary. That provision concerns potential treatment infrastructure; the new reservoir currently provides storage for treated water.
Nelson had previously reported the reservoir as completed in September. The November announcement confirms that it has been formally commissioned and fully connected to the water system.
City council has approved a direct award of up to $90,500 plus taxes to Brilliance Consulting Ltd. for work on its organizational plan and improvements to Civic Works operations.