Calgary’s Water Main Rescue | Calgary News

Calgary’s water main crisis is moving forward — the new Bearspaw South Feeder Main is on track, on budget, and set for December completion, thanks to a sprinted-up schedule after two major breaks. With 30% of the 6-kilometer line already installed and 100+ workers on-site — many local, some brought in — crews are racing to replace the aging pipe before it bursts again. While most materials are secured, global trade risks like tariffs loom, especially since steel came from Mexico and the U.S. Concrete pipes were made in Canada, but future projects aim for domestic steel. Expect four weeks of strict outdoor water restrictions in October as the new line connects to the old system — so fill your rain barrels now to help ease pressure on the current line until December. 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/b6c29d8af3646f14