Bonaparte IR3 Water System Improvements
The Bonaparte Indian Band hired DNA to upgrade their community water system on their largest populated reserve, Bonaparte IR3.
When DNA started working with the Bonaparte Indian Band, their water system on Bonaparte IR3 did not provide treated water, did not provide adequate fire protection, and was in constant need of emergency repairs. Having treated drinking water, improving fire protection capabilities, providing water for livestock, and unique soil conditions were some of the design constraints considered when developing an appropriate and cost-effective solution to meet this community’s needs.
DNA worked with the Bonaparte Indian Band to secure funding to complete a feasibility study to assess different treatment technologies and the possible connection to a neighbouring community that recently upgraded its water system. Following this feasibility study’s completion, DNA assisted the Bonaparte Indian Band to secure funding to complete the design and construction of the waterworks improvements for this community.
The Bonaparte IR3 water system improvements consisted of installing two new water wells, constructing a new 540 m3 insulated steel reservoir and access road, and constructing a water treatment building. The water treatment system included iron and manganese removal and disinfection. DNA continued to support the Bonaparte Indian Band after the construction was complete by monitoring the system’s performance and providing training support to the Bonaparte water system operators.
DNA is currently working with the Bonaparte Indian Band on another water improvement project for two smaller populated reserves.
