Glenmore Reservoir Erosion Hotspots
About the project
This project falls within the larger Bank Protection and Stream Health Restoration program. In 2021-2022, The City completed a review of the Glenmore Reservoir to identify locations where erosion is posing a risk to existing infrastructure. The project aims to mitigate erosion risks to infrastructure while enhancing the surrounding public spaces.
The locations at risk at risk are:
- Calgary Canoe Club
- Calgary Rowing Club
- Slope of the Rockyview General Hospital
- Glenmore Sailing School
- South shoreline, north of the community of Bayview adjacent to Parks’ pathway. This erosion consists of 11 locations within an 800m stretch of shoreline.
Why are we doing this work
- To address and correct erosion at the Glenmore Reservoir where existing infrastructure is at risk. This project is essential to protect vital infrastructure from erosion to enhance our public spaces.
- To develop a design that will protect weathered areas from future erosion while enhancing public spaces. This is also a placemaking project that will create enhanced seating for visitors and provide additional spaces for people to gather.
- To build a resilient and enhanced Glenmore Reservoir area that benefits the entire community.
- This project is part of our larger commitment to protecting and improving our natural and built environments.
Work happening this year
| Location | Closure details | Construction activity | Impacts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site 2: Glenmore Canoe Club & Glenmore Rowing Club |
Ongoing - June 25 |
Equipment mobilization area on the grassy area, west
of the parking lot. No impacts to parking or Glenmore Pathway access. Use the Glenmore Pathway. Construction at shoreline anticipated from May 5 –
22. |
Noise and dust. Increase in on-site activity including construction crews,
vehicles and equipment. Fencing will be installed around construction areas and
signage will be installed. Regular construction hours will be 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday to
Saturday, and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. if work occurs on Sundays and holidays. |
| Site 1: Rockyview General Hospital pump station | Work Complete |
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| Site 3: Glenmore Sailing Club |
Ongoing - May 30 |
Crews will use the pedestrian pathway from the
parking lot off 24 St S.W. to mobilize equipment and material to the shoreline
of the reservoir at the northeast dock. The east part of the boat storage area will be used
for construction laydown and will be fenced off. No impacts to parking once equipment and materials
have been moved to the area. Pathway users may experience delays while
construction equipment uses the pathway for access. |
Noise and dust. Increase in on-site activity including construction crews,
vehicles and equipment. Fencing will be installed around construction areas and
signage will be installed. Regular construction hours will be 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday to
Saturday, and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. if work occurs on Sundays and holidays. |
| Site 4: South shoreline, north of the community of Bayview |
Tentative
plans to haul and store material on site during the summer of 2025 Spring
2026 Construction |
11 locations within 800 metres of shoreline to be
repaired. There will be impacts to the north sidewalk of 90
Ave S.W., west of the Glenmore Landing Shopping Centre entry road, as
construction equipment will access the site from this location. There will be impacts to pathways in the area, which
will be shared at a later date. |
Where is this work happening
