Long-awaited Springbank off-stream reservoir now in operation

Springbank Off-stream Reservoir now operational, says province

“The completion of SR1 means we are better prepared, more resilient and actively protecting people, property and prosperity," Gondek said in a statement on Wednesday.

Long-awaited Springbank off-stream reservoir now in operation

A major flood resilience project is finished, almost 12 years after flood waters surged into Calgary communities in 2013, killing one person and causing billions of dollars in damage.

Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir completed to protect Albertans from future floods – ReNew Canada

The Government of Alberta announced that the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) is now in operation, protecting lives, and critical infrastructure in southern Alberta from floods. In June 2013, southern Alberta experienced the costliest natural disaster in Canadian history, causing five deaths, displacing more than 80,000 Albertans and resulting in more than $5 billion in damages. In response, Alberta’s government committed to building SR1 to…

Springbank off-stream reservoir now in operation

The $849.4-million Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir is now operational after years of planning, debate, and construction. SR1/Alberta Government.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } A major piece of flood mitigation infrastructure west of Calgary is now operational, offering critical protection for southern Alberta communities vulnerable to extreme flooding. The Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) is officially co…