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2024
SHOWCASE - AWARDS -
AWARD OF
EXCELLENCE – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DOWNTOWN FLOOD BARRIER AND PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS, EAU CLAIRE PLAZA TO RIVERWALK
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Community Development
FIRM: KLOHN CRIPPEN BERGER LTD. CLIENT/OWNER: CITY OF CALGARY LOCATION: CALGARY, ALBERTA
SUB CONSULTANTS: O2 PLANNING + DESIGN, BISON HISTORICAL SERVICES LTD., SMP ENGINEERING, ION IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT INC., ISL ENGINEERING AND LAND SERVICES LTD.
CONTRACTORS: GRAHAM INFRASTRUCTURE LP, WILCO CONTRACTORS SOUTHWEST INC.,
DOUBLE STAR DRILLING, R.W GALLANT EQUIPMENT LTD., DOBBIN ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LANDFORM INC., GREENSCAPE IRRIGATION
As a result of the June 2013 event, a flood barrier was constructed from
Eau Claire Plaza to Reconciliation Bridge, protecting downtown Calgary during a once-in-200-years weather event. In concert with Calgary’s plans to revitalize the public realm of the downtown core, this critical infrastructure was seamlessly integrated with new public spaces and pathways to improve the south bank of the Bow River for Calgarians. Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. was retained to provide engineering, geoscience and environmental services. Construction was completed by October 2023. The flood barrier will avert flood damages of up to $200 million throughout its life-cycle.
JUDGES’ COMMENTS
A unique project that combines engineering excellence with community and public benefits.
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