Water use stays in the green zone as connection work progresses on new Bearspaw South Feeder Main

Calgary and neighbouring communities are holding strong in the green zone. Yesterday’s water use was 477 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 primarily relying on one water treatment plant to supply drinking water to Calgary and the surrounding region.

Thanks to your dedicated water-saving actions, we continue to provide the water you count on, the water system continues to work well, and we have enough water for firefighting.

Construction update

Work is progressing at all three locations where the new feeder main will be connected to the water system.

• Near the Shaganappi Pump Station, new sections of pipe have been installed, and crews have begun welding them together as connection work progresses.
• At the 33 Avenue and 89 Street N.W. location, crews are cutting the pipe to prepare for the installation of the new valve. It is anticipated that beginning the evening of Sunday, November 15, we will begin working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for about 2 weeks at this location, until connection work is completed. 
  • We are very grateful to the surrounding community for their patience and understanding as we work to finish as quickly as possible.
• Asphalt removal is starting today at the 83rd Street N.W. location.

Parkdale Boulevard:

• Work on Parkdale Boulevard, where we are completing additional repairs on a smaller segment of pipe between Shaganappi Pump Station and Memorial Pump Station, is progressing on schedule. Welding has begun at two sites.

Traffic impacts

Single-lane alternating traffic and pedestrian detours are in place at 83 Street N.W. and 33 Avenue N.W. Drivers will not be able to turn west onto 33 Avenue N.W. from 83 Street N.W.

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

Edgemont Water Main repair update

Starting today, crews will begin repairing a leak on the Edgemont water main. The repair is expected to last approximately 7 to 10 days. Some customers in the communities of Edgemont, Hamptons, Citadel, Hawkwood and Arbour Lake will experience lower water pressure during the repairs. The water continues to meet all regulatory requirements and is safe to drink, it will just be at a lower pressure than normal.

Westbound Edgemont Drive N.W. will be closed at Edgemont Boulevard N.W., with two-way traffic on the eastbound side to accommodate the repair.

Stay informed

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