This is the official website for Gian-Carlo Carra, City Councillor for Ward 9 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The City of Calgary has scheduled upcoming repairs to outfalls IC1 and IC2 near the Max Bell Arena. Construction is expected to begin in mid-November and will be complete in two to three weeks.
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The 4th Avenue Flyover continue to undergo rehabilitation work that begin in Apriil 2024. This work is planned to carry through winter and will be completed in the Fall of 2025 . The flyover was constructed in 1982 and at an overall 430-meter span, the structure crosses over the Bow River and is Calgary's longest bridge. The flyover carries two lanes of traffic towards 3rd Street SE and is one of the primary routes into downtown. The 4th Avenue Flyover Rehabilitation Project is part of our normal rehabilitation program as this bridge was identified as a candidate for repair.
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Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project is underway, with the full project anticipated to be complete by July 2025. Click through to read more.
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The Salvation Army East Calgary Community Hub is hosting a variety of events for youth this November. Check out some of their offerings below, or visit their events calendar for more info on these and other family-focused programming.
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Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre.
Bob Bahan is turning 50, and we’re celebrating with a week-long event from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 2024. Whether you’ve been a supporter for years or are joining for the first time — stop by for free classes, swimming, and food; stay for the community spirit; and leave with great memories and prizes. 4812 14 Avenue SE.
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Calgary Housing is hosting their first public information session about an upcoming Southview Mixed-Income Housing project proposed for the community.
The Southview housing development, located at 1820 33 Street SE, Calgary, is bringing much needed new housing to the neighbourhood at affordable rents. The site previously held 96 units of affordable housing that were demolished in 2014 due to age and disrepair. The majority of housing in Southview was built prior to 1980. This new development will provide between 200 and 400 homes, subject to the land use for the site.
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The IC19, IC18, IC17 and IC16 outfalls located on the east bank of the Western Headworks Canal will undergo repairs in November. Repair work will begin with outfalls IC19 and IC18 the first week of November, followed by IC17 and IC16 in late November. Work at these outfalls will include reconnecting pipes that have separated over time, installing new riprap to reduce the water’s force before entering the canal, and restoring any areas on the slope that are disturbed during construction.
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Join the Albert Park/Radisson Heights Community Association for a family movie night on Friday, November 1st, 2024. The fun begins at 5:30pm, with community association members receiving a free bag of popcorn. There will also be a cash snack bar available. Costumes are encouraged.
5:30pm - Hotel Transylvania
8:00pm - Ghostbusters
The final draft of the Chinook Communities Local Area Plan (LAP) is ready. Together with thousands of community members—including a working group, community association members, and development industry representatives—a local area plan has been created for the Chinook Communities. This means new policies to guide growth and change in the areas of Manchester, a south portion of Manchester Industrial, Bel-Aire, Britannia, Elboya, Mayfair, Meadowlark Park, Parkhill, Windsor Park, and a small eastern portion of Glenmore Park.
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In order to facilitate construction in the area, the Government of Alberta is temporarily closing the Southview off-leash area on Provincial Land on the Western Headworks canal (near the 17th Avenue SE bus rapid transit bridge.) The closure is expeted to begin sometime in November and last for about a year.
The closure of this area is to enable to removal of large volumes of silt/sediment material from the canal. This will be an active construction area with heavy equipment hauling material, which requires additional space for equipment turnaround and maneuvering, staging of equipment and materials, and storage.
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As part of the Chestermere 17 Avenue S.E. Water Meter Chamber project, we are installing a new water meter and accompanying chamber along 17 Avenue S.E. near the city limits and are decommissioning an existing one. Please see the revised schedule and impacts below.
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Ogden Road from 76 Avenue to 80 Avenue SE will be closed for final asphalt paving and line painting starting Friday, October 18 at 8:00pm until the evening of Sunday, October 20, 2024. (New closure dates as of October 9th.)
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The City of Calgary is replacing the water main on 26 Ave SE between 11 St SE and Highfield Rd SE. The water main replacement in your area is anticipated to begin October 14 to November 11, 2024. This may vary depending on the condition of soil, existing utilities and weather. We will proactively communicate any construction updates to those impacted by this work.
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Through a partnership between Alpha House, Distress Centre, Calgary Police Service, and City of Calgary, District 4 (which includes most Ward 9 communities east of Deerfoot Trail) now has a call diversion program available to residents seeking assistance for non-emergency social disorder concerns.
Call 2-1-1 and the Alpha House HELP team will be deployed when EMS or CPS response is not required. HELP aims to be onsite within 20 minutes, and works to divert socially complex, high need individuals from law enforcement response and unnecessary healthcare use at the street level.
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The Inglewood Aquatic Centre has been identified as one of 13 City-operated recreation facilities that require major electrical repairs. While there is no safety risk for customers or staff accessing the facility, there is a risk the electrical system could unexpectedly fail. In consideration of Council’s prior decision to permanently close the facility and to reduce the risk of sudden impacts to customers and swim clubs, Inglewood Aquatic Centre will close on December 22, 2024.
While we understand and share in the collective disappointment at the loss of this notable recreation amenity in Ward 9, we also want to convey a few key points that lead to this decision.
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On Monday September 23, 2024, the ICA Board will be holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Location: Inglewood Community Association, Main Hall - 1740 24TH AVE SE
Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins at 7:00 pm
The Inglewood Community Association is looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers to join the ICA Board of Directors!
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As part of the City of Calgary’s annual paving program, pavement rehabilitation work and road maintenance is schedule for Glenmore Trail SE between Barlow Trail SE to 52 Street SE.
City contractor, North Star Contracting, is scheduled to begin milling and paving activities the week of September 16th, with anticipated completion by mid-October. Please note road construction is weather-dependent, and the schedule is subject to change.
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It was a busy summer for crews working on the 4th Ave Flyover Rehabilitation project.
Since our last update, crews have:
Removed the existing curb and deck concrete overlay;
Completed pours of the new curb and deck on the left-hand lane; and
Replaced the cast to finish the roadway barrier sections.
Please be prepared for upcoming overnight closures rotating between Riverfront Avenue and Memorial Drive/Edmonton Trail NE beginning on September 23rd, 2024. The closures are anticipated to occur overnight (9:00 pm to 5:00 am) and last approximately four weeks.
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Construction on the East Belvedere Water Feeder Main will result in sections of 100 Street S.E. being closed beginning in approximately mid-September 2024.
This new feeder main is an essential piece of water infrastructure that will bring clean, reliable drinking water to future development within the East Belvedere community. PME Inc. will be executing the construction on behalf of Truman Development Corporation in partnership with The City of Calgary.
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Parks Foundation is thrilled to celebrate the opening of Forest Lawn Park with the community on September 19, 2024.
From 4-6pm please join for a short formal program from 4:15-4:45, followed by outdoor games and activation of the park including a basketball game with the MRU Cougars Women's Basketball team.
The Pink Door Pizza Food Truck will be onsite, with a free meal provided to the first 75 guests.
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