Nose Creek Stream Flow and Water Quality Monitoring Station
Background
The City of Calgary is constructing a new permanent water quality and stream flow monitoring station to replace an existing temporary device. The station will be located on Nose Creek where it connects to the Bow River.
This will provide The City with real-time flow and water quality data which allows us to better monitor the health of Nose Creek and plan for pathway closures during flood season.
Project Details
We will be excavating a portion of the riverbank and installing pipes to allow for the deployment and removal of different monitoring devices.
The disturbed riverbank around the monitoring station will be restored using a combination of plant and natural and synthetic support materials to stabilize slopes, reduce erosion, and establish vegetation.
Construction is set for September 6 – September 30.
Construction Impacts
Approximately 700m of the Bow River Pathway north of Memorial Drive will be closed for the duration of the project (Sept. 6 – Sept. 30). The detour will direct pathway users to the west side of the Calgary Zoo parking lot and TELUS Spark area. Detour signage will be posted.
For safety, the work site will be fenced, and access will be restricted to construction personnel only.
No disruptions to drinking water or sanitary services are anticipated during the project.
Project Information or Questions
We appreciate your patience as we work to improve the health and safety of our river and pathway.
Please contact 311 with any questions or concerns about this work.
For more information about how The City is improving Calgary’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems visit calgary.ca/waterprojects