Calgary, AB – The City of Calgary has lifted all Stage 4 water restrictions, effective immediately, following the successful connection of the Bearspaw South feeder main to the city’s water distribution system. With the system now stabilized and reservoirs refilled, Calgarians can resume normal water use both indoors and outdoors.
City officials encourage residents to ease into regular water consumption over the next few days to prevent sudden spikes in demand, which will help maintain system stability.
Some Calgarians may notice temporarily cloudy water or a chlorine smell, but the city assures residents that the water remains safe to drink.
Non-potable river water pick-up locations will close today at 7 p.m.
Upcoming Repairs:
In October and November, two smaller sections of pipe along Memorial Drive in Parkdale will undergo repair. These localized projects are not expected to require city-wide water restrictions as the affected areas can be isolated while keeping the feeder main operational. For ongoing updates, residents can visit Calgary.ca.
Project Costs and Next Steps:
The cost of June’s emergency repairs, which addressed five critical areas, is estimated at $20 to $25 million, while the latest round of 21 repairs is expected to cost between $15 and $20 million. The city anticipates receiving a detailed forensic report by the end of October, which will include results from PipeDiver assessments, as well as soil and structural analyses. Findings will be shared with the public once available.
Mayor Jyoti Gondek expressed gratitude for the community’s efforts, saying, “Thank you to everyone who worked on this critical maintenance project and to those who reduced water use. My thoughts have been with the residents and businesses of Bowness and Montgomery, who showed incredible resilience.”
David Duckworth, Chief Administrative Officer, added, “Calgarians stepped up in remarkable ways during this time. We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us to deliver reliable services.”
SOURCE: City of Calagary
