Overview
- Council passed the increase in a 15–0 vote and advanced a borrowing-bylaw amendment on first reading, with final readings to follow required public advertising.
- The package directs $367.4 million to ongoing Bearspaw feeder main work, $222 million to a new 22‑km north feeder now under construction, $15 million for advanced metering, and $18 million for a stabilizing slip line.
- Administration says the Bearspaw replacement was fast-tracked after a Dec. 30 failure, carries a 15–20% premium, and is targeted for completion by December.
- An additional $21.3 million for operations will support hiring about 100 water-utility staff who will transition to leak detection and metering as repairs conclude.
- Costs will also be borne by regional customers in Airdrie, Chestermere, Tsuut’ina Nation, and Strathmore, while citywide water-use restrictions remain in place during repairs.