Brentwood reservoir repairs underway

Times Reporter

 

Repairs are needed on the support columns to the roof of the Brentwood reservoir. A problem was first noticed in 2009 that two of the 12 support columns were deteriorating and that rebar was slightly exposed. 

Advance Diving Projects were sent in again in 2011 and results of the dive indicated repairs are needed as the rebar on the two columns is now completely exposed. 

“What we have indentified is a short term I guess risk mitigation type of a scenario. We would be installing scaffolding that would act as a structural support scaffolding for the two columns to ensure the structural integrity of the columns so that there will be no collapse, or down force from the roof on these columns that could lead to collapse,” said Jesse Parker, Town of Strathmore director of engineering 
and operations.

“The further phase at a later date, once we’re able to take this reservoir offline following the construction of the Wildflower reservoir, is to provide more of a permanent solution to these columns to basically extend the life of these columns to the expected life expectancy.”

The expected life expectancy of such columns is 50 years. The reservoir was built in the 1970’s and the hope is the fix will keep it going until the end of its life in approximately 2025. 

When the problem was initially noticed in 2009, it was estimated repairs would cost $15,000 for a short-term fix. Since then there has been more degradation to the columns, which results in the need for a structural scaffold, leading to bigger price tag for the fix. It’s anticipated the repairs will take less than two weeks, and the estimated cost of the project is $98,000. The funds for the project are being drawn from the financial stabilization reserve. 

 

What’s new in the CRP

Members of the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) made a brief presentation before council about what the CRP is doing these days, and changes made to the Calgary Metropolitan Plan.  

“Being in the CRP allows us access to a much greater network than we might otherwise have been able to access. It also gives a greater lobbying force when it comes to the provincial government, to the federal government to outside regions, so we are a larger voice from a smaller perspective,” said Mayor of Chestermere Patricia Matthews on how it had helped her town.  

“Having the plan in place gives us some direct and some comfort in knowing how the region itself is going to grow in the future.”

 

Waiting for ASP approval 

Developers with the Grandview Gardens Area Structure Plan (ASP) are going to have to wait to find out if council will be giving final reading to the proposal. After hearing concerns from adjacent landowners, and with new information to consider council adjourned the decision until the May 16 regular council meeting.