Project//

SPRINGBANK RESERVOIR

LOCATION

Calgary, AB

DATE COMPLETED

2015 / 2017 / 2020

Project Type

Government

CLIENT

Stantec / Government of Alberta

SPRINGBANK RESERVOIR TO PROTECT CALGARY FROM FLOODING

Starting in 2015, the Government of Alberta tasked RKV, along with Stantec, with creating an animation to show the flood mitigation plan for Calgary and the surrounding area.

The videos are designed to illustrate the proposed new dry dam and reservoir (SR1) west of Calgary. SR1 will reduce flood risk by managing downstream river flow rates and volume. In the event of a flood, water is diverged from the Elbow river to a holding reservoir that will store the excess water until the danger of flooding has passed.

The video was used by The Government of Alberta for public consolation and engagement regarding their flood mitigation plan. Following the first round of public consultation and through feedback received from stakeholders and the community, the team was tasked with creating a second video in 2017 featuring updated structures and function. In 2020, through further public consultation, the team was once more tasked with updating the video to showcase a realistic version of the project.

For more information on the plan, please visit the government's website.