City of Calgary Workers Encounter Third Broken Cable on Water Main Calgary, AB – City of Calgary workers have uncovered a third broken cable on a major water main in the southwest community of Woodlands. The discovery follows two previous incidents involving broken cables on the same line. According to city officials, the latest break occurred on Tuesday, May 24, 2023. Crews were already on the scene repairing a second break that had occurred earlier in the day. The third break has resulted in a significant water outage affecting approximately 5,000 residents in the Woodlands, Cougar Ridge, and Rocky Ridge communities. “We understand the inconvenience and frustration this is causing our residents,” said Eric MacIvor, Director of Water Services. “Our crews are working diligently to locate and repair the breaks as quickly as possible.” City officials are investigating the cause of the multiple broken cables. Preliminary inspections suggest that external factors, such as ground movement or shifting soil, may have contributed to the damage. Residents affected by the water outage are advised to boil water for consumption until further notice. Water tankers have been deployed to provide residents with access to potable water. “We want to assure residents that we are doing everything we can to resolve this situation,” said MacIvor. “We will continue to provide updates as they become available.” The City of Calgary has experienced a surge in water main breaks in recent months, raising concerns about the aging infrastructure. The city has committed to investing in infrastructure upgrades to address the issue. Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the City of Calgary Water Services Department at 403-268-CITY (2489).City of Calgary workers have discovered a third broken cable on a water main in the northwest community of Arbour Lake. The discovery was made on Wednesday, July 20, 2023, during an inspection of the water main following two previous breaks in the same area. The first break occurred on July 15, 2023, and the second break occurred on July 18, 2023. The city is currently investigating the cause of the breaks and working to repair the damage. In the meantime, water service has been restored to all residents in the affected area. The city is reminding residents to conserve water and to report any leaks or breaks to 311.