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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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Red Deer River basin flood mitigation study

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This report represents the results of a study to identify and assess potential options to mitigate flood risks to people, communities and infrastructure within the Red Deer River Basin. The report... More ≫

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This report represents the results of a study to identify and assess potential options to mitigate flood risks to people, communities and infrastructure within the Red Deer River Basin. The report includes hydrological mapping, graphical illustrations, a water management strategy, a summary of the candidate projects for flood mitigation, a project evaluation, and recommendations for the development of multi-layered resiliency to flooding in the basin.

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