Officials say they have been tracking all of the costs associated with a major water feeder main break that disrupted Calgary's water supply, but no figures have yet been shared with the public.
City of Calgary officials updated residents Monday on the latest developments with repairs to its water feeder main that ruptured on June 5.City of Calgary officials updated residents Monday on the latest developments with repairs to its water feeder main that ruptured on June 5.
Gondek added that more patience will be needed once all the fixes are in place, with crews still aiming for a target date of July 5. "This area we live in is not in the best situation as far as water sourcing, and we have to be careful. We have to be aware of how much we use. This is kind of exposure to that situation."
"Over 450 part-time lifeguards work for the Y, and at the moment, they are not able to work fully. This is an important time for them. Most of them are fairly young, seasonal staff who are saving money for university. So we are keen to get them back to work teaching kids to swim."
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