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Alberta’s government is launching a formal inspection of the City of Calgary’s management, administration and operations of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.
Calgary has experienced two major watermain failures in less than two years, disrupting residents and businesses, raising concerns about the City’s approach to water infrastructure planning, maintenance, and risk management.
In January, Minister of Municipal Affairs Dan Williams requested materials related to Calgary’s watermain asset management that could potentially impact the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.
The city has complied with the request a news release said.
“Given the recurring nature of this situation and the severe impact it is having on the daily lives of Calgarians and surrounding communities, all of whom rely on a safe, reliable water system to support their families and businesses, I believe an inspection is necessary. This decision was not taken lightly,” said Minister of Municipal Affairs Dan Williams.
The province said inspections are an extraordinary measure used only when significant concerns warrant a more thorough review.
The inspection will assess how the City of Calgary manages, administers and oversees its water infrastructure systems, and determine whether additional provincial direction or corrective action is required.
It will focus on the City of Calgary’s management, administration and operational practices related to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main and will include assessment of current practices and systems to identify areas where improvements may be needed.
The inspection will be led by David Goldie, who has more than 40 years experience in technical, operational and governance roles across the province.
The cost of the inspection will be covered by the province and is expected to take several months, and all process steps are targeted to be completed by the end of the year.
Once the inspection is complete, the findings will be reviewed and shared publicly.
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