Tuxedo community drainage improvements

Construction updates - Spring 2025

Crews will be onsite to repair any storm pond deficiencies as well as removing two slides at the playground, replacing these with panels and repairing section of flooring that has been damaged. 

About this project

The City's Community Drainage Improvements Program works to reduce overland flooding in areas throughout Calgary.

Drainage studies were undertaken to identify solutions for communities frequently affected by flooding due to extreme rainfall. These solutions can include adding additional storm drainage pipes, increasing the size of pipes, and adding wet or dry storm ponds to help manage stormwater. 

In recent years, Tuxedo Park has experienced a high number of heavy rainfall events causing flooding. Once upgrades are complete the likelihood of a rain event overwhelming the local storm system will be greatly reduced.

To learn more about managing stormwater in Calgary, see our Homeowner Water Guide for Calgary's stormwater management system.

Project map

Tuxedo CDI project map

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Project work

Other projects in the area

Construction updates - Spring 2025

Crews will be onsite to repair any storm pond deficiencies as well as removing two slides at the playground, replacing these with panels and repairing section of flooring that has been damaged. 

  • Before heavy rainfall

    A dry pond can be located on parkland, next to roadways or on recreation or school fields. Once constructed the entire site is fully landscaped to blend into local surroundings, and can continue to be used for sport, recreation or leisure purposes.

  • After heavy rainfall

    A dry pond captures stormwater runoff during a rainstorm, as well as water from an underground stormwater pipe. Water collected in a dry pond can take from one to six hours to drain after a storm. This is done by gravity via drains built into the bottom of the pond.

Stormwater Diversion and local drainage improvements

This includes installation of inlet control devices, bio-retention areas, replacement or upgrade of catch basins and manholes, storm sewer diversions, and improvement of overland spill routes throughout the community. A new storm pipe will be installed under 18 Ave N, across Centre St, which will divert stormwater away from Tuxedo Park, reducing flooding and pooling in the community.

Flood mitigation devices
Stormwater cross section

Addressing groundwater flooding

The City does not undertake projects to specifically eliminate the risk of groundwater seepage due to high groundwater tables. While there may be some residual benefit from drainage improvements being made to Tuxedo Park, managing groundwater is not the primary goal of this project.

When the water table rises due to heavy rainfall, an effective way to reduce basement flood risk is taking the appropriate steps at home.  This includes:

  • Install a sump pump with a back-up power source.
  • Install backflow preventer valves on sanitary sewer lines.
  • Ensure downspouts drain onto the ground at least two metres away from your home.
  • Improve your lot grading so that it slopes away from the house foundation.
  • Repair cracks in the basement foundation.
  • Finish basements with easily washable materials, such as concrete floors and walls.
  • Install water alarms in the basement to alert you if water is backing up.
  • Avoid building living spaces below grade.

This information has no legal status and cannot be used as an official interpretation of the various bylaws, codes and regulations currently in effect. The City of Calgary accepts no responsibility to persons relying solely on this information. Web pages are updated periodically. ​

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