Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Whitehorse water distribution infrastructure robustness study
Agreement Number:
1038896
Agreement Value:
$375,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2029
Description:
This Project seeks to improve the efficiency and robustness of Whitehorse’s water supply system through a combination of field observation and desktop modelling. Fieldwork includes water audits and pressure tests, soils and corrosion pit sampling, as well as the installation of a ‘smart’ bleeder control unit. Water audits involve localizing specific areas with suspected leakage and conducting a water balance using a portable flow meter. They form the basis of future leak detection and repair campaigns and help the City understand consumption throughout the network. Pressure tests help estimating pipe roughness which is needed to calibrate the computer model of the network. Soil sampling and corrosion pit analysis of a major sewage forcemain will support a statistical deterioration model to inform rehabilitation planning. Improved bleeder control units can reduce unnecessary water use in anti-freezing operations. Finally, desktop analysis will feature a criticality study of the system using existing data and information obtained from the field to examine a variety of failure/stress scenarios.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Whitehorse, Yukon, CA Y1A 1C2
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1038896
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
106930654
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
City of Whitehorse
Federal Riding Name:
Yukon
Federal Riding Number:
60001
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences