2024 Water Main Replacement Program
The City of Calgary takes a proactive approach to protecting and replacing aging assets. The water main replacement program reduces emergency water main breaks and service interruptions by replacing corroded mains with new PVC pipe and adding protection to reduce the rate of future corrosion.
Since 1980, this program has contributed to a 73 per cent decrease in the number of emergency water main repairs.
Water Main Replacement Projects for 2024
As part of this years water main replacement program contract, water mains will be replaced along with some public and private water services in the following Ward 9 areas:
8 Avenue S.E. between 44 and 47 Street S.E.
beginning on approximately June 18, 2024,
42 Avenue S.E. between Manhattan Road and Blackfoot Trail S.E.
Beginning on approximately September 25, 2024.
Each water main replacement is expected to take 2-5 weeks. The length of construction can vary depending on the condition of the soil, existing utilities, and weather. In both instances, the work will be phased to limit construction impacts.
Nearby residents will receive notification of the work in their community at least a week prior to the work beginning.
Construction Impacts
Temporary water service, and possible water shut offs for nearby buildings.
Temporary street parking restrictions and/or closures.
Vibrations due to compaction.
Additional traffic and congestion due to construction activities and vehicles; in particular, impact to accessing parts of back lanes.
Flaggers will be on-site to assist with access to parking lots.
Tree pruning may be required for the safety of workers and to protect trees from accidental damage.
If sidewalks, curbs and gutters need to be removed they will be repaired to original or better condition.
Regular hours will be 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Mon to Sat.
Work will be completed in phases to cover open trenches as quickly as possible. However, some residents may temporarily lose access to their driveways. We will aim to provide temporary access to those driveways and move as quickly as possible to accommodate any impacted residents and/or businesses.
Temporary Water Service
For most of the duration of the construction activity, residents will be provided a temporary water supply. Should it be necessary to disrupt water service, all affected customers will receive notice at least a day in advance.
Please note that internal fire suppression systems will not work if a building is being supplied by temporary water services.