Bearspaw South Feeder Main Parkdale Boulevard Repairs
Supporting Calgary’s drinking water system Bearspaw South Feeder Main Parkdale Boulevard Repairs
While the feeder main is shut down for connection work this fall, The City will take the opportunity to complete six additional repairs on the feeder main between the Shaganappi Pump Station and the Memorial Pump Station along Parkdale Boulevard and Memorial Drive N.W.
Work begins October 29, 2026 and continues through the first week of December. The repairs will involve excavating six locations, removing sections of pipe, up to 4.3-metres long, and replacing them with new steel segments.
Repairs will be completed during the Bearspaw South Feeder Main (BSFM) shutdown (starting November 4) to tie the new BSFM pipe into Calgary's water system.
Stage 4 Water Restrictions
Starting November 4, city-wide Stage 4 water restrictions will be in effect. No outdoor water use will be permitted during this time.
We're also urging Calgarians to reduce their indoor water use.
Where we are working
- 3118 Parkdale Blvd N.W.
- 2840 Parkdale Blvd N.W.
- 2642 Parkdale Blvd N.W.
- West of Lions Village
- 2507 Bowness Rd N.W.
- Broadview and 22 Street N.W.
Work Areas show the six locations where pipe segments will be replaced.
Road and pathway detours
The following road closures and detours are will be in effect from October 29 to early December, 2026.
Road closures and pathway detours on Parkdale Blvd between 32 St. and 26 St. N.W.
Road closures and pathway detours on Parkdale Blvd between 26 St. and Brownsea Dr. N.W.
Pipe repair process
Project background
Recent condition assessments identified six locations on the 1500 mm section of the Bearspaw South Feeder main that require proactive repairs. Assessments of the 1500 mm section show it remains in good overall condition and does not require replacement. Instead, targeted repairs at specific locations will help maintain the pipe's long-term reliability.
Completing this work while the feeder main is already out of service for planned connection work is the most efficient approach and helps reduce future risk and disruption.
What to expect
- Homeowners on Parkdale Boulevard will not experience impacts on yards or back alleys.
- Crews will be working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. Extended hours or overnight work may be required depending on the construction schedule and impacts from weather.
- Traffic detours and parking impacts on Parkdale Blvd N.W. and Memorial Drive N.W.
- Bow River pathway detours.
- Heavy equipment and other construction vehicles around construction sites.
- Noise, dust and vibrations.
- The temporary flood barrier (sandbags) will be removed permanently as construction begins.
- Access will be maintained to the retail plaza between 25 and 26 Streets N.W.
- There are no planned water, gas or electric outages, but temporary shutoffs may be required.
- Transit routes will be impacted, please visit calgarytransit.com for the most up-to-date information.