Canada Global (Web News) Repairs to damaged water pipes at track to be completed by Calgary StampedeCalgary officials are confident that repairs to repair damaged water lines will be completed soon.June 5 The city has been experiencing water restrictions for more than two weeks since a water main burst in Buenos Aires. “Things are looking very good for us to meet the July 5th time frame,” Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek said Friday afternoon, adding that preparations to replace the pipes are almost complete. “Crews are continuing to cut and remove the existing damaged pipe and that will be completed very soon,” said Michael Thompson, structure manager .
is “We’re not sure what caused the damage… there are many things that could have caused it.”
Since the pipe broke on June 5, Calgarians have been told to cut their water use by a quarter as the main line is repaired.