Work was paused on the site of a water main break after two people were injured.
City says state of emergency allows for more co-ordination of action, and is an indicator of the seriousness of the situation.Posted: Jun 15, 2024 11:12 AM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes ago
Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Sue Henry, Calgary's Emergency Management Agency chief, made the announcement during the mayor's daily news briefing Saturday morning. "I am grateful to the government of Alberta for endorsing this approach and offering their support as we address this critical water situation."Henry said the declaration is another sign of the seriousness of the situation.
"This work is our top priority and we are bringing every tool in the toolbox to advance and support this massive construction effort, and to continue to ensure we have enough water for those critical life-safety needs."
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