Calgary Keeps Water Use Below Target as Feeder Main Work Stays on Schedule

Overview

• Daily consumption has stayed under 500 million litres for four straight days, with 489 million litres recorded Wednesday, Mayor Jeromy Farkas said.
• Restrictions cover Calgary and nearby communities including Tsuut’ina Nation, Airdrie, Chestermere and Strathmore, with a goal of saving about 25 litres per person per day.
• Construction remains on schedule as crews continue draining the final section, excavate across work areas and prepare exposed pipe for steel‑cage and concrete reinforcement.
• The city plans to reinforce nine pipe segments—six along 16 Ave NW near Sarcee Trail and three at Point McKay Park—while valve repairs on 33 Ave are underway to enable a future connection to a new steel feeder main.
• Traffic changes include lane reductions on 16 Ave NW with key ramps to and from Sarcee Trail closed and a new partial closure at 83 St and 33 Ave managed by temporary lights and flaggers, with the public urged to follow posted safety guidance.