City of Calgary officials have released details of repairs along the Bearspaw South main feeder line and said they have identified additional areas in need of repairs.
Officials said Thursday that five more problem areas had been identified, bringing the total to 21 along the main line that runs through northwest Calgary.
Infrastructure Services Director General Michael Thompson said the city plans to tackle all repairs at the same time and has already started marking the areas where digging will take place. He added that residents will notice the blue markings.
Thompson says repairs will take place at the 21 locations on 33 Avenue NW and 16 Avenue NW before two more sections of pipe are repaired on Parkdale Boulevard and near Crowchild Trail.
“We have increased the number of pipe segments being repaired because there are other repairs that need to be done in addition to the urgent repairs that are currently needed,” Thompson says. “We are taking care of all of them at the same time.”
Thompson says there will be a total of 6 to 18 excavation sites during the month-long repairs, which are scheduled to begin August 28.
Officials announced last week that the city would withdraw to Level 4: Outdoor water restrictions on August 26, the day on which the main supply line is shut down after further problem areas were found with a pipe diver.
The restrictions are expected to last until September 23 to allow workers to make necessary repairs.
During this time, watering of lawns and gardens is strictly prohibited and Calgary residents are urged to reduce their indoor water use.
The city administration also calls on residents and businesses to plan ahead and use drinking water while you can.
Businesses are being asked to find ways to reduce their daily water usage by 25 percent during the time the line is shut off. The city says no businesses will be asked to close, including car washes.
As soon as the stricter restrictions come into force, authorities say stations with non-potable water will be set up again along the river for the population.
