Upper Similkameen Indian Band - Water System Upgrades

 

The Upper Similkameen Indian Band (USIB) is completing the detailed design for the domestic water system (DWS) improvements on Chuchuwayha I.R. No. 2 near Hedley, BC. The purpose of this project is to provide safe and reliable domestic water to the community of Chuchuwayha.

 

The Project will include the following major infrastructure:

  • Two (2) water supply wells;
  • Pump installation into wells;
  • Water treatment plant (WTP);
  • Transmission watermain;
  • Distribution watermain;
  • Pressure Reducing Valves;
  • Reservoir; and
  • Reservoir access road.

 

The proponent has applied to Environment and Climate Change Canada for a Species at Risk Act permit under section 73(3).

 

The proponent has applied for funding from Indigenous Services Canada's Community Infrastructure program for the construction of the proposed project.

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Latest update

June 1, 2026 – The authorities issued their Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Contacts

BC Environment Team
Indigenous Services Canada
600-1138 Melville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4S3
Email: bcciarpubliccomments@sac-isc.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

    • Chuchuwayha I.R. No. 2 (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development
    • Water Management

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2026-01-23

  • Proponent

    Upper Similkameen Indian Band

  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada
    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90181

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...within 200 kilometres
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