Project Profile: Livingston Pond E MAGNA Stormpark™
The Livingston Pond E MAGNA Stormpark™ project is a beautifully designed and highly functional stormwater management system in Northwest Calgary encompassing 500 ha of serviced development area.
Project Context
Brookfield Residential hired MAGNA to complete work surrounding the concept design, preliminary design, and detailed design for the Livingston Phase 26 Pond E Stormwater Kidney® (Pond E).
MAGNA utilized Source2Source’s innovative stormwater technology to design an integrated stormwater management facility that satisfies the necessary functions of both a stormwater management facility (SWMF), incorporating beneficial water cleansing biofiltration elements, and the required constructed wetland facility to replace the existing wetland area.
MAGNA’s Solution
The project team completed the work from concept through to detailed design. This project culminated with completing and submitting the detailed engineering drawings, the Pond Report, and the Wetland Management Plan. The stormwater management facility provides the community with a green infrastructure solution utilizing engineered wetlands and naturalized technology.
MAGNA worked closely with the client to ensure the facility was integrated into the community, providing efficient stormwater treatment and urban green space that preserved the community’s character.
“The MAGNA team has been an important part of success in several of our master planned communities. MAGNA provided unique solutions and worked closely with our project team through development, approvals and construction. It was a pleasure working with the team knowing they would help us deliver innovative stormwater solutions and beautiful amenities to our communities.”
On May 27, the Livingston Pond E MAGNA Stormpark™ project was awarded the 2024 Emerald Award - Water. The Emerald Awards showcase projects that raise the bar in addressing environmental and climate change issues. The award recognized that the project had a focus on inclusivity and long-term resilience. The Livingston Pond E Storm Park serves as a model for sustainable development, addressing the challenges posed by climate change while fostering a sense of environmental stewardship for future generations
“[This project] is a practical manifestation of the balance between the natural world and societal needs.”
