APEGA practice review

The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) has released its findings after reviewing The City’s engineering practices. This review began after the Bearspaw South Feeder Main break on June 5, 2024.

Practice Review of the City of Calgary Bearspaw South Feeder Main Rupture

What the report says:

  • The City’s engineering practices are in line with APEGA’s standards.
  • The City uses a data-driven approach to manage risks. Engineers are involved in deciding what needs to be done, what’s most important and how soon it should happen.
  • Risk assessments can help spot problems early, but issues can and do still happen, even with monitoring and recent repairs.
  • Inspecting large water pipes takes careful planning. This includes draining and refilling water safely, setting up safety protocols, and planning for water supply during repairs. The City was already preparing for a full pipe inspection in December 2024 as part of its monitoring program.

The City is committed to learning from the Bearspaw South Feeder Main break and the APEGA practice review is another important step in this ongoing process. It follows our pipe investigation report to Council from December 2024 and the response lessons learned report from April 2025.

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