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Failure of Bearspaw feeder main was assessed as ‘low probability’ ahead of rupture - Calgary | Globalnews.ca

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A critical failure of the Bearspaw feeder main was identified as low probability in a City of Calgary assessment to prioritize asset inspections.

The revelation came as part of the full findings of a report into the June 5 main break presented to the city’s infrastructure and planning committee on Wednesday .

The report indicates the manufacturing and design standards applicable in when the pipe was installed in 1975 were followed.