The Stylish and Functional Flood Barrier Protecting Calgary

🌊A flood like the one in 2013 is likely to happen again in Calgary.

🌉The newly completed downtown flood barrier extends along the Bow River and includes demountable flood panels and walls designed to support additional height.

💰The flood barrier is part of a nearly one billion dollar flood prevention investment since 2013.

🌆The flood barrier will completely protect the downtown core from the Bow River in case of a flood.

🪜The flood barrier features a stylish bench and is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Will the flood barrier protect the downtown core in case of a flood?

—Yes, the flood barrier is designed to completely protect the downtown core from the Bow River in case of a flood.

What features does the flood barrier have?

—The flood barrier includes demountable flood panels, walls designed to support additional height, and a stylish bench.

How much has been invested in flood prevention since 2013?

—Nearly one billion dollars has been invested in flood prevention since 2013.

Is a flood like the one in 2013 likely to happen again in Calgary?

—Yes, experts predict that a flood similar to the one in 2013 is likely to happen again in Calgary.

What is the purpose of the flood barrier?

—The purpose of the flood barrier is to protect the downtown core from potential floods and reduce the inflow of groundwater.

00:00Introduction: A flood like the one in 2013 is likely to happen again in Calgary.

00:09The newly completed downtown flood barrier along the Bow River will completely protect the downtown core in case of a flood.

00:21Demountable flood panels can be installed in under an hour to cover River Pathways.

00:38Walls designed to support additional height in extreme floods.

00:53The flood barrier is part of a nearly one billion dollar flood prevention investment since 2013.