North Calgary's Water Upgrade: Big Changes for Our Growing City

Hey Calgary! Big changes are bubbling up in our city's northwest. Construction is set to kick off in Fall 2025 on the North Calgary Water Servicing project, a major infrastructure upgrade vital for our rapidly growing communities.

This project is a game-changer for North Calgary, which, with areas like Panorama Hills, Evanston, Nolan Hill, and Sage Hill, has seen significant population growth. The city is actively preparing for a population of two million Calgarians, and this expansion is crucial to support that growth. The initiative includes a 22-kilometre water feeder main and nine critical support facilities. Once completed by 2029, it will deliver 100 million litres of clean water daily, with plans to boost that to an impressive 410 million litres. This is a significant addition, considering Calgary's average water demand in 2023 was roughly 350 litres per person per day.

This investment isn't just about more water; it dramatically enhances our water system's redundancy and reliability. Calgarians keenly remember the catastrophic water main break of June 5, 2024, which led to a state of local emergency and widespread water restrictions, costing over $35 million in urgent repairs and impacting daily life for weeks. Projects like this are essential to prevent future crises by improving resilience during emergencies or repairs.

Expect construction to weave through key spots like Country Hills Boulevard and Rocky Ridge Road, so prepare for some detours as crews get to work. This initiative, alongside other major projects like the South Calgary Water Servicing, marks a substantial step in securing Calgary’s infrastructure for a thriving future. Stay hydrated and stay tuned!