Water Storage Reservoirs

Constructed in the 1920s, the Borden Street Detention Tank was Yorkton’s first major potable water reservoir, designed to support the Borden Street Water Treatment Plant. With a storage capacity of 1,820 m³ (400,000 imperial gallons), the reinforced concrete tank served as treated water storage for decades.

After the BSWTP was decommissioned in the late 1990s, the tank was repurposed as an overflow facility for the Water Tower but remained unused most of the year. Structural deterioration and economic considerations led to its full decommissioning and demolition as the City transitioned to a centralized water storage model.

Yorkton built the West Broadway Street Reservoir in 1952 to meet the water needs of a growing community. Positioned near what is now the Gallagher Center, it stored 400,000 gallons of treated water for decades. As the years passed, the structure aged beyond repair. In 2011, it was removed to make way for a new era of modern water storage within the system.

Capacity: 18,000 m³

The Queen Street Reservoir, constructed in 2006 ahead of the Queen Street Water Treatment Plant, serves as Yorkton’s primary potable water storage facility. This underground reservoir balances daily water demand across the city. The reservoir is maintained through a proactive rotation of chamber cleaning to preserve water quality. 

Capacity: 6,800 m³

The Highway 10 Pumping Station Reservoir, constructed in 1981 alongside Water Treatment Plant No. 4, is another underground potable water storage facility in Yorkton. This reservoir is maintained through regular inspections and cleaning, with structural elements monitored to ensure long-term integrity.

Capacity: 4,550 m³

The Park Street Pumping Station Reservoir, constructed in 1969, was a legacy component of Yorkton’s potable water storage system for decades. This underground structure stored potable water until it was decommissioned in 2011 following the commissioning of the Queen Street Water Treatment Plant. 

The reservoir was rehabilitated in 2025 along with the construction of the Park Street Pumping Station and has been recommissioned.

Capacity: 1300 m³

The Park Street Water Tower, commissioned in 1999, stands approximately 48 m tall. The tower maintains system pressure and provides balancing storage during peak demand periods.

Since commissioning, it has undergone routine inspections to ensure its integrity. This elevated storage facility adds to the total water storage supply and ensures continuous service during short-term supply interruptions.