This is the official website for Gian-Carlo Carra, City Councillor for Ward 9 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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.
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If you’ve travelled along 11th/12th Street SE in Inglewood or Ramsay over the last several weeks, you’ll have noticed a reconfiguration of the protected wheeling lane between the Zoo Bridge in Inglewood (8th Ave SE) and the former Lilydale site in Ramsay (21st Ave SE.)
These changes are a temporary setup to what will eventually be a robust public realm redesign along 11/12 Street SE as we begin to build the GreenLine.
This construction season, as part of the Bridgeland Main Street Project, The City is completing sidewalk and streetscape improvements along 1 Avenue NE between 11 Street to 6 Street NE. Crews are finishing construction on the south side of 1 Avenue between 7A Street to 8A Street NE and we are targeting completion by the end of August 2024.
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Beginning August 22 until September 20, 2024, The City of Calgary will be conducting online pre-engagement for the Beaumont Circus project. This site is located in the Northeast quadrant of Calgary at the intersection of 15 Ave NE & 4 St NE, within the community of Renfrew.
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Starting August 15, there will be road upgrades to 78 Avenue SE west of Ogden Road. 78 Avenue SE east of Ogden Road to 27 Street is open to local traffic. The closure is expected to last approximately six weeks.
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The City of Calgary will be providing sidewalk, intersection, streetlight, and traffic safety improvements on Dartmouth Road SE and 24 Avenue SE.
Starting mid-August, City contractor, ALSA Road Construction, will:
Build a new sidewalk, curb extension and wheelchair ramp on 24 Ave SE
Build a new sidewalk along Dartmouth Road SE from 24 Ave to 26 Ave SE
Install new streetlighting on Dartmouth Road SE
Resurface the road following recent water main upgrades
We anticipate this project being complete in about four weeks time, wrapping up construction mid-September (weather permitting.)
During construction, there will be temporarily detour traffic in place. Crews will be working during non-peak hours, from 9 am to 3 pm, to minimize traffic disruptions and ensure timely completion.
To make room for the new sidewalks, curb extensions, and driveway aprons, there will be some permanent changes to parking in the area.
The new Dartmouth Road SE sidewalk and driveway aprons will be built in The City’s right of way on the east side of the road. Business parking currently on The City’s right of way will be permanently removed to allow for these improvements.
To make room for the new curb extension on 24 Avenue SE, there will a permanent reduction to the amount of on-street parking from the corner of 8 Street SE to Dartmouth Road SE
For more information on this and other upcoming street improvements in your community, please visit calgary.ca/improvements.
Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project is underway, with the full project anticipated to be complete by July 2025.
View the anticipated construction schedule for the next several months.
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Waste & Recycling Services routinely conducts waste cart spot checks to make sure the right items are going into the right carts, provide direct education to households, and lower contamination rates.
In the past, checks have been unannounced, however after feedback from Calgarians and following the lead of other municipalities, The City of Calgary is piloting a program that provides advanced notification to residents prior to doing cart checks.
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As part of The Parks and Playground Amenities Program (PAPA), The City of Calgary is working to revitalize and improve 10 park spaces in Dover.
Beginning August 5th, community members are welcome to provide comments and feedback on how they would like to see their community parks improved, and what new amenities could make these spaces more suitable to their needs.
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Green Line activities related to the 78 Avenue Project requires lane restrictions on Ogden Dale Road SE, and the closure of EVRAZ’s existing entrance for road upgrades.
This is a phased project that requires staggered lane closures near EVRAZ’s entrance at Ogden Dale Road SE
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In order to accommodate CTrain maintenance work. Beginning Saturday, July 27 at the start of service until Sunday, July 28 at the end of service, there will be no Blue Line CTrain service between City Hall/Bow Valley College and Marlborough Stations. There will be various replacement shuttles to help support the closure.
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Elliston Village is actively developing. The project’s developers, Lansdowne, are proposing a change in height and density to Phases 5 and 6 of their comprehensive residential development that will feature townhomes, apartments, and community amenity spaces. A Land Use Amendment (LUA) will be submitted to The City of Calgary.
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There are no shortage of unique and exciting events happening throughout the summer at the Twin Views Communal Garden in Dover. From live music and art markets, to educational workshops and opportunities to get to know some of your neighbours. Follow along on the Twin Views Garden Facebook for the most up to date event postings.
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On July 29, road upgrades for 78 Avenue SE will continue from 27 Street to the rail embankment, as well as the closure of the middle lanes of Ogden Road. 78 Avenue SE from Ogden Road to 27 Street will be open to local traffic.
This is a phased project that requires partial closures of 78 Avenue SE to traffic and pedestrians, as well as the middle lanes of Ogden Road SE, to ensure efficient, safe, and timely construction.
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Work has begun to replace the playground at Ogden Rise. The City is replacing the existing playground with an updated inclusive playground. Inclusive playgrounds are meant to be engaging, fun spaces where everyone can play regardless of their abilities. These playgrounds challenge the most active children while also providing enclosed areas for quiet and creative play. The project is expected to be completed this fall.
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Please be advised that Elliston Park will be temporarily closed to the public on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, 2024 in order to host the 2024 Cold Garden Limber Disc Golf Open.
There will be a temporary 18-hole disc gold course installed at the park. For the safety of park user and tournament participants, public access will be closed over the weekend.
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The City of Calgary is delivering new routes and local improvements to Calgary's Pathway and Bikeway Network to enhance healthy, safe, and accessible travel options in Calgary.
We're developing dedicated pathway and bikeway routes in Ward 9 (Penbrooke Meadows, Forest Heights, Forest Lawn, Dover, Erin Woods, and Eastfield) aligning with Calgary's established Pathway and Bikeway Network. The proposed routes currently serve residential, recreation, shopping, education, and work destination. When the routes are improved, they will provide safe, healthy, and affordable travel choices for people of all ages and all abilities.
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This year’s HMCS Barn Burner was a wild success!
Councillors Kourtney Penner and Gian-Carlo Carra along with the Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee welcomed nearly 600 friends, family, community organizations. and service members to this year’s event! All to help raise funds for the Foothills Burn Treatment Centre and The Veterans Food Bank of Calgary on behalf of HMCS Calgary, our city’s namesake Navy ship.
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After a temporary pause due to the Bearspaw Feeder Main Break and State of Local Emergency in June and July, the City is able to restart work on the Inglewood Water Main extension and replacement on 12 Street SE between 8 Ave SE and 11 Ave SE.
The schedule for the final work in phase 6, along 12 St SE between 9 Ave SE and 11 Ave SE, has been adjusted slightly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
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The City of Calgary requires ENMAX Power to relocate existing electrical infrastructure to accommodate the Bridgeland Main Streets project.
Modifications will include burying overhead power lines and installing associated utility equipment along 1 Avenue Between 4 Street to 6 Street NE. Please refer to the below map for more information.
Currently, this work is anticipated to commence in July 2024, and last approximately 8 weeks. ENMAX has already begun sharing notices and having conversations with affected businesses and properties in advance of this work.
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