Calgary Daily Digest — Jan 10, 2026

Repair progress on Bearspaw feeder main

• Crews have completed back‑filling the rupture site and begun repairing the road above the pipe, city infrastructure GM Michael Thompson said.
• The pipe requires almost 22 million litres to fill (the equivalent of nine Olympic swimming pools). Filling will take several days, then water must be treated and tested.

No absolute guarantee against another break

• Officials warn there is still risk: Thompson said crews are “going to do this very slowly and carefully.” City stressed work reduces risk but cannot absolutely guarantee no further rupture.

Continued call for water conservation

• Calgary Emergency Management Agency chief Susan Henry said the water system remains under strain and urged residents to keep conserving.
• The city has implemented a Community Protection Plan focused on neighbourhoods along the Bearspaw South feeder main to prepare for any additional incidents.

Latest use and system numbers

• Yesterday’s citywide water use was 504 million litres — officials say that trend is moving in the right direction but demand remains high.
• Filling the feeder main (≈22,000,000 L) is small relative to daily system volumes, but critical for service restoration and safety checks.

Timeline, testing and uncertainties

• After filling, water from the line will be treated and tested before being returned to service; that process could add days to the repair timeline.
• Officials have not provided a firm date for full restoration and ask residents to plan for ongoing conservation and possible short interruptions.

Local impacts and advice

• Roadwork above the pipe is underway; residents may see crews and lane restrictions near the site.
• Continue conserving water, monitor official City of Calgary updates and be prepared for updates on restrictions or service changes.