Water use remains in the green zone as Bearspaw connection work continues

Calgary and neighbouring communities continue their green streak, with yesterday’s water use at 487 million litres.

Keeping water usage below 500 million litres is important during the connection of the new Bearspaw South Feeder Main, as The City is limited in how much water it can move throughout the water system.

Construction update

Draining of the feeder main is now complete.

Work is underway at two of the three locations where the new feeder main will be connected to the water system.

• Excavation is ongoing at the Shaganappi Pump Station location, near Edworthy Park.
• At the 33 Avenue and 89 Street N.W. location, crews have started excavation and have cut into the feeder main. Starting later this week, crews will be working 24 hours a day, seven days a week at this location for approximately two weeks.
• Excavation at 33 Avenue and 83 Street N.W. is expected to begin later this week. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 11, the 83 Street N.W. detour will move from 34 Avenue N.W. to 33 Avenue N.W. Traffic will take turns using one lane, with pedestrian detours and no westbound turns onto 33 Avenue N.W. from 83 Street N.W. 

Excavation is now underway at all six work areas along Parkdale Boulevard N.W., where repairs are being made to a smaller segment of pipe.

Please follow traffic and pathway detours and avoid work sites where possible.

Stay informed

For the latest updates, practical tips and resources for residents and businesses, visit calgary.ca/savewater.