The Infrastructure & Water Services department stewards the CRD’s water and wastewater assets through their lifecycle and provides the organization with professional expertise for asset management, maintenance standards and practices, project delivery and infrastructure operations.
Water Operations
The Water Operations division operates a number of drinking water systems across the region, with a focus on providing clean and safe potable water, while ensuring compliance with public health and environmental regulations.
This division operates and proactively manages infrastructure assets that exist in the Regional Water Supply System, Juan de Fuca Water Distribution System and water systems in the electoral areas.
Wastewater Operations
The Wastewater Operations division operates wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services, while ensuring compliance with public health and environmental regulations.
This division operates and proactively manages infrastructure assets that exist in the Core Area Wastewater System, Saanich Peninsula Wastewater System, and several Local Water and Wastewater Systems in the electoral areas.
Watershed Protection
The Watershed Protection Division manages land within the Greater Victoria Water Supply Area to ensure high-quality source drinking water for the Regional Water Supply System.
With a focus on wildfire & emergency response, leading edge watershed operations, and proactive resource planning, staff continuously focus on preventative actions to keep the ecosystems healthy and optimal for drinking water.
Infrastructure Planning & Engineering
The Infrastructure Planning & Engineering division is responsible for ensuring that the necessary infrastructure is in place and operational to meet service delivery and regulatory requirements.
This division works closely with other Infrastructure & Water Services divisions in both a leadership and supportive role on matters related to water and wastewater utility planning, engineering services and capital project delivery, including engineering design and drafting, survey and mapping, dam safety inspections and administration, watershed hydrology and water supply planning.
Corporate Asset & Maintenance Management
The Corporate Asset & Maintenance Management division’s is responsible for coordinating asset and maintenance management activities across the organization, including corporate fleet maintenance, repairs and replacements. The division develops and maintains standards, systems, and processes for business units to collect and maintain asset information for planning, decision-making, and reporting. To do this, the division works collaboratively with divisions across the organization to develop streamlined and consistent approaches.
Business Support Services
The Business Support Services division is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the strategic, business, and administrative functions within Integrated Infrastructure & Water Services. This includes managing reporting, records, key performance indicators and data analysis, while also providing leadership for Commissions and Committees. It manages confidential executive support, oversees requests, and leads projects aimed at improving efficiencies.