Facility construction demonstrates ongoing progress in bringing large-scale soil washing to BC’s Lower Mainland
CHILLIWACK, BC, February 17, 2026.
Headlands Environmental has begun assembling the first shipments of its new state-of-the-art soil washing plant in Chilliwack. This is a major milestone for the company, which expects to have the plant operational by April of this year, and positions Headlands as a leader in large-scale soil and aggregate recycling in British Columbia.
The plant, selected through a multi-year consultative procurement process focused on identifying and addressing unique market needs, offers leading performance and scalability. Engineered to specification by industry-leading firm Tyrone International, Headlands’ soil washing facility will be the first of its kind in North America once it is commissioned this spring. Its unique, patented system allows operators to add modules easily as a result of growing demand, or relocate the plant efficiently when or if required.
Current site preparation activities include pouring the concrete foundation for the facility, along with installing utilities, water distribution lines and water wells. Additional activities include the installation of a sanitary sewer, electrical crates, concrete, asphalt, scalehouse, and security gates and cameras, as well a double disposal bay for vac trucks that is anticipated to be in place by June.
“Seeing these first components arrive on site is like watching a dream become reality,” said Mike Hofer, Principal of Headlands Environmental. “It’s the culmination of work that has been years in the making, and watching the facility take shape in the coming months will be incredibly exciting for our team at Headlands, our partners at Shxwha:y Village and the industry in general.”
By using proven technology to separate reusable sand, stone and aggregates from contaminated or excess soils, soil washing plants play a central role in meeting the expectations of government and industry. Fill can be treated and reused on site or processed for future projects, reducing waste and supporting a circular construction economy.
“With more and more dollars being invested in infrastructure expansion and industrial projects within the Lower Mainland, not to mention across British Columbia, there’s an increased need for sustainable soil management solutions,” said Hofer. “This facility will provide huge benefits to companies so that they can meet the compliance and disposal requirements that have been recently introduced.”
The Tyrone washing system was selected for its proven performance, durability, and scalability, as well as the benefit of utilizing local support from Chilliwack’s Frontline Washing, a subsidiary of Frontline Machinery and the official North American dealer for Tyrone systems. Its design and control systems align with BC’s increasingly stringent regulatory demands and are built to remain effective for decades to come.
The plant represents a multi million dollar capital investment and will be operated and staffed by local workers, including members of Chilliwack’s Shxwhá:y Village. Headlands’ partnership with the First Nations community ensures this project will create both environmental and economic benefits locally. Together, the partners are building opportunities for employment, training, and business growth in Chilliwack, the Fraser Valley, and beyond.
Further updates will be released as the facility progresses toward full operational readiness.
About Headlands Environmental
Headlands Environmental (Headlands) is an environmental services company based in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Founded in 2008, Headlands has successfully managed environmental projects for all levels of industry, government, and First Nations, both locally and internationally. Today, Headlands provides data-driven soil management services for major projects across the Lower Mainland, including legacy work on St. Paul’s Hospital, the Broadway Subway, and the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, as well as current projects such as the New Surrey Hospital, Highway 1 Expansion, Annacis Water Supply, and the Surrey Langley SkyTrain Project.
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