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WSP delivering engineering, technical services for waste processing facility

Charlottetown, PEI project will replace existing district energy plant.

WSP in Canada (WSP) will provide engineering and technical services for Enwave Energy Corporation’s (Enwave) waste processing facility in Prince Edward Island.

Replacing the current system, which is reaching the end of its serviceable life, the new, expanded facility will help address the need for innovative sustainable waste solutions for the province.

Waste-to-energy solutions are one of the many innovative ways that communities can power themselves towards a cleaner, most sustainable energy future. By expanding the previous system that was in place, the city is giving itself the opportunity to fuel its future growth and improve its energy resilience.

WSP will be providing detailed engineering (all disciplines), along with permit support and construction support, as a sub to contractors Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd. and Marco Group. The company also provided a series of preliminary engineering services prior to the project’s approval.

The expansion of the waste processing facility will nearly double the capacity of the existing system. It is expected that the facility will help divert up to 49,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste from landfill facilities each year, creating GHG savings of up to 908,000 tonnes of CO2e by 2052. This is the equivalent of taking 278,000 cars off the road.

An official groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction is expected to take place in the fall of 2025. Currently, the new facility is expected to be in operation in 2028.

To learn how WSP is supporting the development and operation of district energy systems across Canada, please visit:

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About WSP in Canada

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. WSP in Canada’s team of close than 13,000 professionals pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects across the Transportation and Infrastructure, Earth and Environment, Property and Buildings, and Energy, Resources and Industry sectors.

For more information, please contact:

Andrew Macklin
Senior Advisor, Media and Public Affairs, WSP in Canada
T. 289 835-2536
E. [email protected]