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North Calgary Water Servicing Project (NCWS) - STAR Site Area
The North Calgary Water Servicing Project (NCWS) will construct a new 22 kilometre 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. Construction for parts of this project are occurring along the Southern, Western, and Northern boundaries of the STAR site. Work is expected to commence along the Souther
Nov 4, 20251 min read
STAR Pit Activity Update
The small road base plant that was utilized to assist with increased City of Calgary demand has completed its duties and has been shipped out of the STAR site.
Nov 3, 20251 min read
Alberta Transportation Contractor Update
The Alberta Transportation Contractor pugmill mixer has completed its duties and has been shipped out of the the STAR site.
Nov 3, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Friday, October 31, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Friday, October 31st 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.
Oct 30, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Tuesday, October 27th 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.
Oct 27, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Thursday, October 23, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Thursday, October 23rd 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
Oct 22, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Tuesday, October 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 possibility.
Oct 21, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Friday, October 17, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Friday, October 17th 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.
Oct 16, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Wednesday, October 8th between...
Oct 7, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Friday, October 3, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Friday, October 3rd between...
Oct 2, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Tuesday, September 30th...
Sep 29, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Friday, September 26, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Friday, September 26th between...
Sep 25, 20251 min read
Upcoming STAR Site Calcium Application - Sunday, October 5th
As the season continues on with warm weather, to aid in dust control, the STAR Site will be applying a second Calcium application to...
Sep 24, 20251 min read
STAR Site Sweeper Rebuild Complete
Just recently, the STAR site sweeper completed a full rebuild and has been welcomed back to site as an additional tool for maintaining...
Sep 23, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Thursday, September 18, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Thursday, September 18th...
Sep 17, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Tuesday, September 9th between...
Sep 8, 20251 min read
Alberta Transportation Contractor Update
An Alberta Transportation Contractor has begun to mobilize a pugmill mixer to the STAR site. It will be set up in the South-East corner...
Sep 3, 20251 min read
STAR Pit Activity Update
Despite the recent rains, the City of Calgary's demand for aggregate products continues to grow. To meet this demand, a small road base...
Jul 31, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Friday, July 25, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Friday, July 25th between Noon...
Jul 25, 20251 min read
Blast Notice - Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The BLV Group is scheduled to conduct a small routine blasting operation on the Eastern side of the pit on Wednesday, July 23rd between...
Jul 22, 20251 min read
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