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Springbank Off-stream Reservoir

The Springbank Off-stream Reservoir is a dry reservoir that will store water temporarily during a flood.

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Springbank Off-stream Reservoir

Important notice

The Government of Alberta owns and operates Springbank Off-stream Reservoir. We have closed the dry reservoir area, in accordance with the land-use plan, for at least 2 growing seasons to allow land and vegetation to recover from construction. This also provides us time to restore disturbed sites and gives wildlife time to adjust to the landscape changes. 

During this closure period, our staff and others will continue monitoring and maintaining the area.

Introduction

The Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1)  provides flood protection along the Elbow River in Calgary and other downstream communities as part of an overall flood mitigation system.

The reservoir was designed to work in tandem with the Glenmore Reservoir in Calgary to accommodate water volumes equal to the 2013 flood on the Elbow River.

Springbank Reservoir will reduce flood risk by managing downstream river flow rates and volume. This goal will be met while protecting the river, critical habitats, fish and wildlife.

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Living by the reservoir

Information on location, area needed, engagement and project illustrations.

Resources

Publications about the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir.

More information

  • Flood mitigation strategy

    SR1 is a component of the larger flood, drought and fire management plan led by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas.

    This plan includes several existing, planned and proposed projects at provincial and municipal levels. SR1 is a significant element of the flood management strategy within the Bow River Basin.

  • Environmental impact assessment

    On June 23, 2016, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) announced that a federal environmental assessment is required for SR1.

    The decision comes after CEAA concluded its 45-day review of the project to determine if a federal environmental assessment is required. In accordance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (2012), we submitted the Springbank Reservoir project description to CEAA on May 6, 2016.

    The CEAA review, which included a 20-day public comment period, is a standard practice for projects that could meet or exceed certain triggers within the legislation.

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Contact

Connect with the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir Project:
Email: [email protected]

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