Rapid Containerized Wastewater Treatment – Lakeshore Gold Demolition Site | Canadian Shield Consultants Agency (CSCA)
CSCA Mandate: Install and commission a waste water system which would enable the mine to increase its manpower by 200 individuals. The project was completed within a one week timeline which eliminated the need to shut down operations.
Canadian Shield Consultants Agency (CSCA) delivers ultra-fast containerized wastewater systems for Sudbury mining operations. For Lakeshore Gold (now Agnico Eagle), CSCA installed and commissioned a full-scale treatment plant in just 1 week – enabling +200 additional workers at the Holloway Mine demolition site without any operational shutdown.
Challenge: Scale Workforce Without Downtime
- Lakeshore Gold demolition phase required immediate wastewater capacity for 200+ new personnel
- Zero tolerance for shutdowns – Continuous 24/7 operations critical
- Sudbury’s harsh winters demanded plug-and-play, weatherproof solution
CSCA Mandate: 1-Week Turnkey Installation
As the lead mining wastewater specialist, CSCA executed a seamless deployment:
System Specs:
- Modular Containerized Treatment Plant (2x 40-ft units)
- Capacity: 50,000 LPD (supports 250+ workers)
- Advanced Treatment: MBBR + MBR + UV Disinfection
- Zero-Discharge Design – Recycle 90% effluent
- Power: Tie-in to mine grid + backup generators
Execution Timeline:
- Day 1: Site assessment & crane delivery
- Days 2-3: Foundation & piping
- Days 4-5: Commissioning & testing
- Day 6: Operator training
- Day 7: Full MECP handover
Results: Mission Accomplished – No Downtime
| Metric | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Installation Time | 7 days (vs. industry 8-12 weeks) |
| Workforce Expansion | +200 workers operational Day 8 |
| Compliance | 100% MECP O. Reg. 903 |
| Cost Savings | 30% under budget |
| Uptime | Zero shutdowns |
System operational since 2015 – Zero failures, 99.9% uptime
Why CSCA for Sudbury Mining Wastewater?
- Mining-specific expertise – 50+ Sudbury projects
- Rapid deployment certified – Under 10 days guaranteed
- MECP pre-approved designs
- Local Sudbury teams – 24/7 response
- Scalable for demolition, exploration, production
Scale Your Mine – Contact CSCA Now
Sudbury miners, Agnico Eagle, Vale, Glencore – Get containerized wastewater in days, not months.
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