Calgary Water Project Budget Surges | Calgary News

Calgary’s North Water Servicing project has ballooned from $478 million to $611 million—$133 million more than planned—after realizing the original estimate only covered six facilities and ignored full build-out costs, tariffs, and steel prices. Now including 22 kilometers of pipe and 10 facilities, the project aims to fix critical water system gaps exposed by recent major breaks. City councillors are demanding transparency on how budgets are set, suspecting underestimation to win public approval, while residents brace for higher water rates paid through debt. The project will roll out in two phases, with parts ready by 2027 and full completion by 2029, as officials face pressure to justify the massive cost overrun and ensure future capital projects are accurately budgeted. 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/ece2df9df4df0ab5