Calgary Sidewalks Need $246M Fix | Calgary News

Calgary’s sidewalks are crumbling—and it’s costing lives and money. A new report reveals the city needs $246 million to fix dangerous cracks and concrete, a number that’ll climb to $265 million by 2036 if ignored. With only $5 million spent annually now, officials want to boost funding to $37 million yearly to slash safety hazards by 72% and avoid skyrocketing costs later. These aging assets—worth over $7 billion—are breaking down faster than expected due to freeze-thaw cycles, moisture, and tree roots, often lasting just 20–40 years instead of the intended 50. Complaints are rising too, with a 6% jump last year. Experts even modeled degradation to find optimal spending. City council must decide—but residents say they’re willing to pay more in property taxes to get this right. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cd26c8b0c13f29c0