Springbank Reservoir
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$744M contract awarded for Springbank reservoir west of CalgaryPremier Jason Kenney says the province has awarded a $744-million contract for the Springbank off-stream reservoir to Vinci Construction.EnvironmentMay 5, 2022
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Reducing flood risk in Calgary: feds move ahead with Springbank reservoirThe project, which would divert water from the Elbow River, was proposed after extensive flooding in Calgary in 2013.CanadaJul 20, 2021
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Tsuut’ina Nation withdraws opposition to major flood mitigation plan west of CalgaryTsuut'ina Nation has reached an agreement with the Alberta government on the Springbank Reservoir project.EnvironmentApr 14, 2020
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‘The government can do better’: Critics of Springbank Dam hold information sessionCritics of the plan voiced their concerns about the contentious flood mitigation project west of Calgary.EnvironmentJun 18, 2019
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‘Absolutely necessary:’ Alberta buys more land for flood mitigation project in CalgaryThe Alberta government has now acquired one fifth of the land it needs for a controversial reservoir west of Calgary that would help protect the city from another massive flood.EnvironmentJan 29, 2019
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Alberta’s Springbank reservoir faces another delay due to regulatory reviewThe Springbank reservoir is one of several municipal, provincial and federal projects that got underway following the devastating floods of 2013.EnvironmentMay 18, 2018
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Alberta’s controversial Springbank dam to undergo federal reviewThe Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is asking for comment until July 25 about the impact of the Springbank reservoir project.CanadaJun 23, 2016
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‘It’s devastating:’ Alberta landowners face loss of properties to prevent floodMary Robinson's family has been living on Moose Hill Ranch on the edge of the Elbow River since 1888, but complains it could all be underwater if the Alberta government goes ahead with a plan to build the off-stream Springbank reservoir.EnvironmentApr 25, 2016
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Springbank dry dam project still faces opposition from Alberta landownersThe group Don't Dam Springbank says it plans to provide more information to the NDP government as part of a provincial environmental assessment now underway.CanadaApr 22, 2016
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Alberta NDP moves ahead with controversial Springbank reservoir processThough Premier Rachel Notley renewed her commitment to proceed with the project in February, she previously came under fire for reneging on her election promise to scrap it.EnvironmentMar 23, 2016
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