In Update from the WLRT Office

2011, Calgarians saw an unprecedented amount of work undertaken to construct the West LRT line. Every day, the West LRT project grew and took shape through Calgary’s west side. The past construction season was filled with milestones as crews completed work in some areas and began construction in others. The most impressive achievement of 2011: completing the elevated guideway. In May 2011, the last bridge segment of the 1.5 kilometre LRT elevated guideway was installed, just 10 months after construction began. More than 350 bridge segments were raised onto the 37 bridge piers by the yellow launching truss to form the bridge deck.

 In addition, both West LRT tunnels are now complete, as well as the LRT trench along 17 Avenue S.W. Track and electrical work also began along the eight-kilometre alignment including major advances on all six LRT stations. While the new line is scheduled to open in 2013, Calgarians will begin to experience the benefits of this major project before then, with a new pedestrian and cycling network and improved roadways opening in 2012. It will ultimately make Ward 8 and all of Calgary a better place to live with improved access and more mobility choices.

 Much construction headway was made this year, which sets up the third and last construction season to be just as successful. Thank you for being patient and understanding through 2011. You can see more of the West LRT project by visiting the website at www.westlrt.ca.

If I can be of assistance on any matter of a civic nature, please do not hesitate to contact my office by phone (403) 268-2430, fax (403) 269-3823 or at www. Johnmar.ca

John Mar, Alderman, Ward 8