Calgary unveils flood mitigation barrier built to protect downtown

Work on a lengthy project meant to protect the city from future flooding is now complete. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek was joined by Calgary Skyview MP George Chahal and Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver on Thursday to announce the downtown flood barrier and Eau Claire Promenade is now complete. The downtown flood barrier, Eau Claire Promenade and new Jaipur Bridge and Centre Centre pedestrian ramps took three years to build. "Calgary is more resilient to flooding today thanks to the c