Next Phase of Calgary’s Bearspaw Feeder Main Replacement Construction Begins
Construction has commenced on the next stage of replacing Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main, a critical water infrastructure project initiated after the pipe suffered its second catastrophic failure in less than two years. City of Calgary crews have begun work on 83 Street N.W. and 77 Street N.W. to connect the existing main to the future replacement pipe. Starting next month, installation will proceed along 34 Avenue N.W. using an open-cut method, which involves digging trenches in the roadway. This approach was selected for its speed compared to the micro-tunnelling used in the project's first phase. Residents in the Bowness area face significant disruptions, including rolling detours, noise, dust, and restricted access to homes and alleys. City officials estimate that pipe installation will take approximately four weeks per block, with total restoration efforts lasting about two months per section. The project aims to fast-track repairs to ensure reliable water service, acknowledging the inconvenience caused to local homeowners like Melba Seto, whose property is currently surrounded by construction fencing.
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Next Phase of Calgary’s Bearspaw Feeder Main Replacement Construction Begins
Construction has commenced on the next stage of replacing Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main, a critical water infrastructure project initiated after the pipe suffered its second catastrophic failure in less than two years. City of Calgary crews have begun work on 83 Street N.W. and 77 Street N.W. to connect the existing main to the future replacement pipe. Starting next month, installation will proceed along 34 Avenue N.W. using an open-cut method, which involves digging trenches in the roadway. This approach was selected for its speed compared to the micro-tunnelling used in the project's first phase. Residents in the Bowness area face significant disruptions, including rolling detours, noise, dust, and restricted access to homes and alleys. City officials estimate that pipe installation will take approximately four weeks per block, with total restoration efforts lasting about two months per section. The project aims to fast-track repairs to ensure reliable water service, acknowledging the inconvenience caused to local homeowners like Melba Seto, whose property is currently surrounded by construction fencing.
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