It's a pipe dream come true for Okotoks residents, who will soon have a reliable water supply.
Foothills County is making significant progress on the Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project, with the final section of pipe installation set to begin this week. The county’s portion of the project, Pipe D, will connect to the existing water main infrastructure and continue south to the Aldersyde Raw Water Reservoir, where the water will be treated at the new water treatment plant.
The main pipe installation is scheduled to be completed by January 25, 2027, with localized finishing and landscape rehabilitation work taking place in April and expected to be completed by May 3, 2027. The raw water reservoir will provide water storage for emergency situations and allow water to be available during seasonal variations in river flows.
A midline pump station on site will boost water in the pipeline to reach both municipal treatment facilities and maintain water quality in the reservoir. As of April, 25 kilometres of watermain had been laid from the raw water intake and intake pump station at the Bow River, bringing the start of interim seasonal water delivery to Okotoks.
In June, a ceremonial valve turning was held to celebrate the milestone, attended by representatives from the Town of Okotoks, county, regional, and provincial leaders. The project aims to provide a reliable water supply to Okotoks and surrounding areas.
Foothills County is overseeing the project, which is part of the broader Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project. For more information on the project, visit the Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project website.
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