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Independent panel now in place to review Calgary's water system, including troubled feeder main

Panellists for an independent review of the rupturing of the Bearspaw south feeder main in June of last year — which triggered Stage 4 water restrictions and boil water advisories for some communities while forcing all Calgarians to reduce a quarter of their daily consumption — have been selected, according to the city. Article content Article content The group comprises five industry experts who will join panel chair Siegfried Kiefer in examining all aspects of the city's water utility systems, including water, wastewater and stormwater. Article content Article content 'I am pleased that these remarkable and talented people have agreed to join me in the undertaking this very important review,' Kiefer, a retired ATCO executive, said in a statement. Article content 'The panel represents in total, over 200 years of industry leadership experience with the breadth and depth to conduct a truly comprehensive objective and meaningful review of our water utility system to ensure that Calgarians have reliable, affordable, and sustainable water services into the future.' Article content Article content The members were selected by Kiefer, who worked closely with an advisory group composed of TransAlta CEO Dawn Farrell, Luma Energy CEO Wayne Stensby and Dr. Edward McCauley, president and Vice Chancellor of the University of Calgary. Article content Article content The panel is slated to complete their review by the end of 2025. Article content The review into the incident is separate from the city's own investigation into the feeder main's failure, the findings of which were detailed in a 600-page report and a presentation to Calgary councillors in December. Article content