| Brooks Aqueduct | |
|---|---|
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| Type | aqueduct |
| Location | Brooks, Alberta, Canada |
| Nearest city | County of Newell |
| Built | 1912–1914 |
| Governing body | Parks Canada |
| Website | Brooks Aqueduct |
The Brooks Aqueduct is a defunct aqueduct originally built by the irrigation division of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company during the 1910s. It was intended to irrigate a section of southeastern Alberta. The aqueduct stands approximately 8 kilometres south of Brooks, Alberta, Canada. The main section of the aqueduct spans a 3.2 km valley at an average elevation of 20 metres. The structure is a National Historic Site, and there is an interpretive centre for tourists.[1]
History[edit]
The aqueduct was built of reinforced concrete,[2] and was completed in 1914. At that time it was the largest concrete structure in existence.[3][4]
The aqueduct was used for irrigation for about 30 years. Its original capacity was 900 cubic feet per second (25 m3/s).[5] and the 113,000 hectares of land which were provided with water led to a new wave of settlement.[6] Water to feed the aqueduct was provided by the Bassano Dam, built as part of the same project on the Bow River.[7]
The aqueduct was refurbished in 1934.[3]
In 1969, the Alberta and Canadian governments assumed the responsibility of maintaining the structure under the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration. Although it was thought at first that the governments would rebuild the aqueduct, which had been deteriorating for years, it was ultimately shut down and was left as it was.
Legacy[edit]
Today it still stands, although the structure itself is no longer structurally sound and has been fenced off since the 1970s. The aqueduct and the immediate area surrounding it is now a National Historic Site of Canada.[1]
Disclaimer
The above comments are based on my personal travel experiences to this particular location in summer months. Your experience may vary due to weather and traffic.
My trips were not sponsored by any of the authorities and my comments are not biased or representing any views of governing bodies.
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