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 - July 18	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
Site 3: Glenmore Sailing Club	Work complete
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

Map of Glenmore Reservoir and surrounding areas along with the 4 project sites.

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