Southwest Calgary Ring Road

After decades of planning and anticipation, construction is scheduled to begin on the Southwest Calgary Ring Road (SWCRR) in 2016. There’s still lots of preparation underway before breaking ground on the 31 km highway, the longest of Calgary’s ring road sections, which also includes 46 bridges and 14 interchanges. Both the Government of Alberta (GoA) and the City of Calgary are working on their respective pieces to make sure the project gets underway in Fall 2016 and meets its opening date in Fall 2021.

Here’s an update on work underway way by The GoA and The City:

The Government of Alberta

The project team is reviewing the proposals submitted by the three construction proponent finalist. The successful construction proponent will be the contractor that is responsible for constructing the SWCRR. It’s expected the project team will select the successful contractor in early Summer followed by the start of construction on Calgary’s next piece of the ring road in Fall 2016.

You can find the latest updates from the GoA on the Southwest Calgary Ring Road webpage . The GoA project team for the Southwest Calgary Ring Road can be reached at [email protected] .

The City of Calgary

Through 2016, The City is coordinating and planning for the road connections, road widenings and intersection improvements, which Council approved in Fall 2016. These changes to Calgary’s roads are necessary for the ring road to fit with the city’s road network and keep citizens connected and goods moving around Calgary. Specific to Ward 13, The City will continue design work in 2016 on the Anderson Road widening and the connection to the ring road at 162 Avenue SW Construction on these projects is scheduled to begin in 2017 or 2018.

You can find more information on The City’s projects as they relate to the SWCRR at www.calgary.ca/swrr .

Work Schedule Update for The City of Calgary

South West Calgary Ring Road Update: Work Schedule

Connecting with The City

If you have questions, comments or would like to sign up to receive The City of Calgary project updates through email about The City’s role with the ring road, email the project team at [email protected] . We will only add you to the email list if you provide us with permission; otherwise, feel free to use the email address to contact the project team.

ENMAX Distribution Power Update – August 2016

Project Overview

ENMAX is working on a complex, multi-year project to relocate electrical infrastructure to accommodate the construction of the Southwest Calgary Ring Road (from 69 Street SW to Macleod Trail/Highway 2A).

In 2015, ENMAX began construction on an underground distribution duct bank from the new 35 Substation located near 90 Avenue in South Glenmore Park to Anderson Road SW. This summer, construction of the underground distribution duct bank will continue south of Anderson Road to Fish Creek Park.

Project Details

Crews have started installing the underground distribution duct bank on the south side of Anderson Road, west of the new pedestrian bridge. The duct bank is being constructed in the City-owned green space parallel to 37 Street SW where it will cross under Anderson Road and 130 Avenue SW and continue to Fish Creek Park. An overhead distribution line will be constructed over Fish Creek Park and will connect to the existing overhead distribution line located on the south side of Fish Creek Park.

Crews will work in sections secured by temporary construction fence. Some tree or shrub trimming will be required. The duct bank installation is anticipated to be complete by the end of this year. As sections of the new underground duct bank are constructed, utility crews will begin installing the electrical infrastructure. More details about this work will be provided once a timeline has been established.

Underground Distribution Duct Bank

A duct bank is a group of electrical conduits normally embedded in concrete that provide pathways and protection for electrical cables. Once constructed, the underground duct bank will allow ENMAX to replace, upgrade or repair the existing underground cables without excavating the entire length of the lines.

Pathway Detour

A pathway closure will be required starting in August in order to complete the utility work safely. Detour signs will be posted to direct cyclists and pedestrians to the temporary route. Actual pathway detour dates will be posted on signs along the pathway and at The City of Calgary pathway closures webpage.

Tree Trimming

ENMAX will be required to remove a few trees on the south side of Anderson Road west of the new pedestrian bridge along with some shrubs and bushes along the alignment of the new underground distribution line. The projects team is working with the City for appropriate approvals for tree removal. The impact to trees will be minimal.

To learn more, please click to view the ENMAX Distribution Project newsletter.

ENMAX Distribution Power Update – June 2016

35 Substation

The substation is currently under construction. ENMAX will be installing water and sewer services to the substation along the gravel section of 90 Avenue this year. They are on schedule to complete the substation by Q1 2018. They will continue to use 90 Avenue as a construction access for the substation and for electrical work on section 1, 2 and 3 of the underground duct bank. To learn more please visit https://www.enmax.com/generation-wires/transmission-and-distribution/current-projects/substation-35 .

Woodbine / Fish Creek Park

In July, work will begin on the south side of Anderson Road, west of the new pedestrian bridge. The duct bank will be constructed in the City-owned green space parallel to 37 Street SW where it will cross under Anderson Road and 130 Avenue SW and continue to Fish Creek Park. Some tree or shrub trimming will be required and a pathway detour will be in place. Detour signs will be posted to direct cyclists and pedestrians to the temporary route. The civil work will continue until the end of the year. After the new underground distribution duct bank is constructed, utility crews will install the electrical infrastructure. Later this year, an overhead distribution line will be built over Fish Creek Park by 37 Street SW Bridge.

Evergreen

In July, work will begin on the new underground duct bank on the north side of Fish Creek Boulevard and a portion of the existing overhead line near Sanderson Ridge Condominiums will be upgraded. A traffic accommodation will be in place in order to complete the work safely. Signs will be posted to direct traffic, cyclists and pedestrians. The civil work along Fish Creek Boulevard is anticipated to be complete by the end of October 2016. After the new underground distribution duct bank is constructed, utility crews will install the electrical infrastructure.

To learn more, please click to view the ENMAX Distribution Project newsletter.

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