The Calgary Sun is marking the 10th anniversary of the 2013 flood with special coverage. Today, we look at the Springbank dry dam west of Calgary. Now being built, debate still rages about its construction and who the reservoir will protect. yyc
enable it to store twice as much water as before and that, along with smaller improvements to pumping and drainage systems, complement SR1, says Frigo.Cyclists and pedestrians were delighted to be back on the Glenmore Dam pathway after it reopened in 2020, after work on the dam was completed.
But Frigo points to studies done on the options available and says the work led to the conclusion that the best option from environmental, social and economic standpoints was the Springbank choice. Despite the fact the Springbank project is proceeding, one vocal opponent of the project says she has to believe those years of effort will result in higher construction standards and more transparency.Article content
That land, some of it wooded, sits along the north side of the Elbow across from the Camp Hope site to the east of Highway 22 and extends eastward.
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