Update September 16: Bearspaw South Feeder Main repairs

Our repairs continue to progress well, and we are now in the final stages of construction.
Concrete pouring is complete at our final repair site and although we had planned to begin filling the feeder main today, we’ve determined that we need a bit more time for the concrete to fully cure before moving forward. We now expect to start filling the feeder main tomorrow morning and we are still on track to lift water restrictions this upcoming weekend.
Filling is the first step in bringing the feeder main back into service and takes about three days to complete.
Once the feeder main is filled, we will perform testing to ensure the water quality meets or exceeds safety and quality standards.
When we've confirmed the water is safe, we will move into stabilizing the system and reconnecting the feeder main to the larger water distribution network.
After all these steps are complete, we can lift water restrictions.
Water use
Yesterday's water use was 489 million litres, which is up slightly from the day before and puts us in the ‘yellow’ zone.
Daily water demand Sept 16
Thank you everyone-residents, businesses and our regional partners, for your ongoing efforts to save water. We're almost at the finish line, but until the feeder main is reconnected, it's important that we keep reducing our water use.
Stage 4 Outdoor Water Restrictions remain in effect, and we're asking everyone to take small actions inside like flushing the toilet only when necessary, keeping showers to three minutes and running only full loads of laundry and dishes. These actions add up to make a real difference.
When we begin filling the feeder main, we expect daily water demand to rise by about 7 million litres a day as it will take a total of 22 million litres in total to fill the pipe. This water will come from the Bearspaw Water Treatment Plant in addition to what we’re already supplying to the water distribution system, and will not affect the amount of water that is available for use.
Construction update
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Yesterday, we were able to reopen 16 Avenue N.W. except for a few temporary lane closures near 43 Street N.W. We appreciate the patience of local businesses during this time, as we know the past few weeks have been challenging for them. We encourage everyone to visit businesses in Bowness and Montgomery to show your support.
We also want to thank community members who have been impacted by the repairs. The 24/7 construction has allowed us to make significant progress, but our crews have now shifted to daytime-only shifts. We hope the quieter nights bring some relief to those in the surrounding area.
At Sites 1 to 4 at 33 Avenue N.W. and Shouldice Park, we are getting ready for asphalt paving at Site 1, and concrete curb and gutter work is underway at Sites 2 and 3 and is anticipated to be completed today. This means we expect to reopen 33 Avenue N.W. east of 83 Street N.W. by tomorrow and parking restrictions have been lifted along 34 Avenue N.W. At Site 4 in Shouldice Park, repairs are complete, with minor landscaping to follow in the coming weeks.
At Site 5, we are also preparing for asphalt paving and expect to reopen 33 Avenue N.W. from 83 Street N.W. to 87 Street N.W. later this week. We will continue to connect with those directly impacted by the construction to share our progress and plans for reinstating sidewalks, driveways and landscaping.
With less than a week to go, please continue reducing your water use indoors and avoid outdoor water use. Our teams are working hard to complete this important work as quickly and safely as possible and your cooperation during this time will help us ensure we have a reliable water system for everyone. For the latest updates, water saving tips and to sign up to receive email updates about construction, visit calgary.ca/savewater.