Calgary and neighbouring communities have kept daily water use below the city’s 500-million-litre target for five consecutive days during the Bearspaw South Feeder Main shutdown. The city reported consumption of 483 million litres on Saturday, November 7, and 487 million litres on Sunday. Those figures mean water demand remained within the constrained supply system’s operating target, though the margin remained relatively narrow.
In an update issued November 9, the city said draining the existing feeder main was on track to finish that day and excavation had begun at connection locations. Crews expect to begin working around the clock at 89 Street N.W. on Thursday, with that connection work projected to take about two weeks. Additional excavation and related repair work are planned along Parkdale Boulevard.
The temporary Stage 4 outdoor restrictions are expected to last approximately four weeks, and residents are being asked to conserve water indoors as well. Officials say reduced demand is important for everyday supply and firefighting capacity. The next meaningful story will combine verified construction milestones and daily consumption trends with the city’s response to the independent inspection of its water infrastructure governance.
