The City of Calgary ended water restrictions for the city at a Sunday morning update.
“Today is the day we have been waiting for,” said Francois Bouchart, Calgary’s director of capital priorities and investment.
“The system is stabilized. Our reservoirs have been refilled. We are rescinding Stage 4 Water Restrictions effective immediately.”
Mayor Jyoti Gondek praised Calgarians for stepping up and conserving water during a hot, dry summer.
“You’ve been patient,” she said. “You’ve been collaborative. You’ve been very strong together.”
Calgary chief administrative officer David Duckworth estimated the cost of repairs for the second round of repairs to be less than the first round, which was estimated to have cost between $20-$25 million.
For the second round, Duckworth estimated the cost to be somewhere between $15 million and $20 million.
While restrictions have ended, Bouchart said there will be two more minor repairs done at a later date, one in Parkdale and one along Memorial Drive.
He said businesses that were impacted by the repairs are being consulted to determine the extent of their losses.
Gondek also thanked the provincial government for stepping up during the city’s water crisis and providing timely support..
“Collaboration is key to getting things done,” she said. “Infrastructure is not partisan.
“The province were excellent to work with.”
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.