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Springbank off-stream reservoir update

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it would be temporarily contained and later released back into the Elbow River after the flood peak has passed. This publication provides periodic updates to the project status as it progresses.

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Bow River reservoir options, Phase 1 : conceptual assessment, main report

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A May 2017 report by the Bow River Working Group provided advice on new reservoir storage on the Bow River upstream of Calgary to reduce flood and drought risk, and identified three reservoir... More ≫

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A May 2017 report by the Bow River Working Group provided advice on new reservoir storage on the Bow River upstream of Calgary to reduce flood and drought risk, and identified three reservoir options that warranted further study. From November 2018 to spring 2020, the Alberta government completed a conceptual assessment of the 3 water storage options. This package contains the conceptual assessment’s final report and its appendices.

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Environmental Assessment - Alberta Transportation Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and application for approval

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project. Proposal to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an... More ≫

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project. Proposal to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it would be temporarily contained and later released back into the Elbow River after the flood peak has passed. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Welcome to the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir open house

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it would be temporarily contained and later released back into the Elbow River after the flood peak has passed. This document contains the materials used as display boards at open houses held in 2017 to present the public with information about the proposed project.

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Springbank off-stream reservoir : frequently asked questions

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it would be temporarily contained and later released back into the Elbow River after the flood peak has passed. This document answers frequently-asked questions about the project.

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North Saskatchewan, Beaver, and Battle River basins study

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The study conducts a review of the North Saskatchewan, Beaver, and Battle River basins to identify areas where infrastructure has been constructed within flood hazard areas. The focus is on... More ≫

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The study conducts a review of the North Saskatchewan, Beaver, and Battle River basins to identify areas where infrastructure has been constructed within flood hazard areas. The focus is on groupings of infrastructure that in the event of a major flood would require support from one or more levels of government for relief. When a significant amount of infrastructure was identified as being at risk, conceptual level mitigation measures are explored. Being a high-level study, the recommended mitigation measures are concepts that would require further study, including a cost/benefit analysis and detailed design, before they could be considered for construction.

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Recommendations on the Elbow River major infrastructure decisions

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Reports on the findings of a review of original infrastructure proposal reports and a subsequent benefit/cost study for flood mitigation work on the Elbow River. Provides a recommendation on which... More ≫

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Reports on the findings of a review of original infrastructure proposal reports and a subsequent benefit/cost study for flood mitigation work on the Elbow River. Provides a recommendation on which of two proposed projects to take forward to construction-ready status.

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Environmental overview of the conceptual Elbow River Dam at McLean Creek

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The environmental overview of the proposed McLean Creek Dry Dam summarizes the environmental resources and associated land uses that could be affected if this project were to be developed.

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Flood mitigation measures for the Bow River, Elbow River and Oldman River basins

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Following the floods of June 2013, the Government of Alberta (GoA) set up the Southern Alberta Flood Recovery Task Force (SAFRTF). In October 2013, AMEC Environment and Infrastructure, a Division... More ≫

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Following the floods of June 2013, the Government of Alberta (GoA) set up the Southern Alberta Flood Recovery Task Force (SAFRTF). In October 2013, AMEC Environment and Infrastructure, a Division of AMEC Americas Limited (AMEC), was contracted to provide a flood mitigation feasibility study for the Bow River, Elbow River, and Oldman River basins. This study was undertaken under contract to the SAFRTF (CON0015233) and in accordance with the agreed AMEC proposal document submitted to the SAFRTF on 16th September 2013.

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Weather forecast review project for operational open-water river forecasting

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The purpose of this project was to develop an understanding of the uncertainties in weather forecasting and propose a method of how the River Forecast Centre can manage those uncertainties when... More ≫

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The purpose of this project was to develop an understanding of the uncertainties in weather forecasting and propose a method of how the River Forecast Centre can manage those uncertainties when modeling rainfall scenarios and issuing flood advisories. Accurate flood forecasting requires accurate forecasts of rainfall amount, location, timing, and intensity. This project was designed to assess how well these rainfall forecast requirements are currently being met by the current suite of popular numerical weather prediction models, for extreme events in Alberta, and specifically for severe flood situations.

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