Project Update: 17 Avenue SE Water Meter Chamber
As part of the Chestermere 17 Avenue SE Water Meter Chamber project, The City of Calgary is installing a new water meter and accompanying chamber along 17 Avenue SE near the city limits, They will also be decommissioning an existing water chamber meter.
Below is a revised schedule and anticipated construction impacts.
Schedule
In progress:
Installation of new water meter and chamber at the northwest intersection of 17 Avenue SE & 116 Street SE. This work began in June with completion expected by the middle of September.
Mid-October 2024:
We will begin decommissioning of the existing water meter chamber at 17 Avenue SE. & 84 Street SE. Completion expected by the end of October.
*Please note, a separate project is taking place on 100 Street S.E. starting in September. You will receive additional information on the impacts and closures in a separate notice.
Construction Impacts
Construction of new water meter:
Single westbound lane of 17 Avenue SE will be occasionally closed during equipment drop-off at the northwest intersection of 17 Avenue SE and 116 Street SE from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Traffic speed will be reduced to 50 km/h around the construction site. See traffic impacts the image below: Figure 1.
Construction hours: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., with potential later work for equipment drop-off.
Decommissioning of existing water meter:
The pathway in front of Walmart will be closed.
Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. See construction impacts on the image below: Figure 2.
Pedestrian sidewalk access will be maintained at all times.
Businesses and residents can expect to see construction trucks entering and leaving the area, construction noise, and some dust.
Background
This project ensures water quality monitoring standards are met and that the new meter’s location is in accordance with the new City of Calgary’s boundaries.
The first stage of the project involves replacing the water meter measuring water supply to The City of Chestermere. The replacement includes building a water meter chamber, which is an underground concrete structure that covers and protects a water meter and provides access from above. The second stage involves decommissioning the existing water meter chamber.
Project Information or Questions
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 311.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this necessary work.