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North Calgary Water Servicing (NCWS) Temporary Road Closure Notice
The North Calgary Water Servicing Project (NCWS) will construct a new 22 kilometer water feeder main and multiple support facilities. The feeder main and facilities will deliver 100 million litres (ML) per day of clean, safe and reliable drinking water to existing and future communities in northwest Calgary. The contractor has sent out the following notice as they are scheduled to close 85th Street over the May long weekend (May 15th at 6PM to May 19th at 5AM). Please see an
May 61 min read
Front Entrance Paving Program - Update #1
The BLV group is expected to perform paving activities for the front entrance program today (May 6th) and finish paving into the night to minimize any impact on 85th street NW traffic. As mentioned in the original post, this project will refresh existing asphalt while also doubling the size of the existing paved area as part of driving continuous improvement in site operations. This larger area will allow the on-site sweeper more room to collect stray material before it reach
May 61 min read
Front Entrance Paving Program
The BLV group has begin paving work at the front entrance of the STAR site that is expected to be completed in early May. This project will refresh existing asphalt while also doubling the size of the existing paved area as part of driving continuous improvement in site operations. This larger area will allow the on-site sweeper more room to collect stray material before it reaches the front gate.
Apr 301 min read
Alberta Transportation Portable Asphalt Plant Operations
An Alberta Transportation Contractor anticipates to start utilizing the same 2025 portable asphalt plant in the STAR Site. Its location will remain in the South-East corner adjacent to 85th Street NW. This plant will produce asphalt mixes for supporting various projects in the Greater Calgary Area such as multiple Deerfoot Trail widening sections. It is anticipated that the asphalt plant will remain operational on site for approximately 6 months.
Apr 241 min read
Blast Notice - Friday March 6, 2026
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Friday, March 6th between Noon and 5pm. Blasting is a safe permitted activity and will only be done during daylight hours as per the City of Calgary’s requirements. For Your Awareness Will you HEAR it? – There is a possibility that nearby residents may hear a sound like distant thunder, especially on overcast days. Will you FEEL it? – There is a slight possibility. Any
Mar 51 min read
New Community Newsletter
Check out our new Community Newsletter in the Documents / Newsletters section.
Feb 181 min read
Blast Notice - Monday February 2, 2026
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Monday, February 2nd between Noon and 5pm. Blasting is a safe permitted activity and will only be done during daylight hours as per the City of Calgary’s requirements. For Your Awareness Will you HEAR it? – There is a possibility that nearby residents may hear a sound like distant thunder, especially on overcast days. Will you FEEL it? – There is a slight possibility.
Feb 11 min read
Blast Notice - Wednesday January 28, 2026
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Wednesday, January 28th between Noon and 5pm. Blasting is a safe permitted activity and will only be done during daylight hours as per the City of Calgary’s requirements. For Your Awareness Will you HEAR it? – There is a possibility that nearby residents may hear a sound like distant thunder, especially on overcast days. Will you FEEL it? – There is a slight possibilit
Jan 271 min read
Blast Notice - Wednesday January 21, 2026
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Wednesday, January 21st between Noon and 5pm. Blasting is a safe permitted activity and will only be done during daylight hours as per the City of Calgary’s requirements. For Your Awareness Will you HEAR it? – There is a possibility that nearby residents may hear a sound like distant thunder, especially on overcast days. Will you FEEL it? – There is a slight possibilit
Jan 201 min read
Blast Notice - Tuesday January 13, 2026
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Tuesday, January 13th between Noon and 5pm. Blasting is a safe permitted activity and will only be done during daylight hours as per the City of Calgary’s requirements. For Your Awareness Will you HEAR it? – There is a possibility that nearby residents may hear a sound like distant thunder, especially on overcast days. Will you FEEL it? – There is a slight possibility.
Jan 121 min read
Blast Notice - Wednesday January 7, 2026
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Wednesday, January 7th between Noon and 5pm. Blasting is a safe permitted activity and will only be done during daylight hours as per the City of Calgary’s requirements. For Your Awareness Will you HEAR it? – There is a possibility that nearby residents may hear a sound like distant thunder, especially on overcast days. Will you FEEL it? – There is a slight possibility
Jan 61 min read
Alberta Transportation Contractor Crushing Plant Completion
An Alberta Transportation Contractor has completed their 2025 requirements and has wrapped up operations within the STAR site. Equipment has started to mobilize off-site for the winter.
Dec 22, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Thursday December 18, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Thursday, December 18th between Noon and 5pm. Blasting is a safe permitted activity and will only be done during daylight hours as per the City of Calgary’s requirements. For Your Awareness Will you HEAR it? – There is a possibility that nearby residents may hear a sound like distant thunder, especially on overcast days. Will you FEEL it? – There is a slight possibilit
Dec 17, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Monday December 15, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Monday, December 15th between Noon and 5pm. Blasting is a safe permitted activity and will only be done during daylight hours as per the City of Calgary’s requirements. For Your Awareness Will you HEAR it? – There is a possibility that nearby residents may hear a sound like distant thunder, especially on overcast days. Will you FEEL it? – There is a slight possibility.
Dec 15, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Wednesday December 10, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Wednesday, December 10th between Noon and 5pm. Blasting is a safe permitted activity and will only be done during daylight hours as per the City of Calgary’s requirements. For Your Awareness Will you HEAR it? – There is a possibility that nearby residents may hear a sound like distant thunder, especially on overcast days. Will you FEEL it? – There is a slight possibili
Dec 9, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Tuesday, December 9th between Noon and 5pm. Blasting is a safe permitted activity and will only be done during daylight hours as per the City of Calgary’s requirements. For Your Awareness Will you HEAR it? – There is a possibility that nearby residents may hear a sound like distant thunder, especially on overcast days. Will you FEEL it? – There is a slight possibility.
Dec 9, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Wednesday, December 3rd between Noon and 5pm. Blasting is a safe permitted activity and will only be done during daylight hours as per the City of Calgary’s requirements. For Your Awareness Will you HEAR it? – There is a possibility that nearby residents may hear a sound like distant thunder, especially on overcast days. Will you FEEL it? – There is a slight possibilit
Dec 2, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Friday, November 28, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Friday, November 28th between Noon and 5pm. Blasting is a safe permitted activity and will only be done during daylight hours as per the City of Calgary’s requirements. For Your Awareness Will you HEAR it? – There is a possibility that nearby residents may hear a sound like distant thunder, especially on overcast days. Will you FEEL it? – There is a slight possibility.
Nov 27, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Tuesday, November 25th between Noon and 5pm. Blasting is a safe permitted activity and will only be done during daylight hours as per the City of Calgary’s requirements. For Your Awareness Will you HEAR it? – There is a possibility that nearby residents may hear a sound like distant thunder, especially on overcast days. Will you FEEL it? – There is a slight possibility
Nov 24, 20251 min read
Alberta Transportation Contractor Asphalt Plant Completion
An Alberta Transportation Contractor has completed their 2025 requirements and will wrapping up asphalt plant operations in the South-East corner adjacent to 85th street.
Nov 18, 20251 min read
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