Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
“When development happens, we replace grasses, trees, and soils with asphalt and pavement… there’s more runoff following a storm, and that has to be managed”
The traditional method of addressing runoff in areas with new development is through storm ponds. But MAGNA Engineering Services is bringing a new solution to Calgary and other Alberta municipalities - storm parks! These stormwater management facilities don’t just manage runoff, they integrate the surrounding community into its design, allowing residents to engage with nature in a non-invasive way.
Discover Calgary’s first storm park in the North West community of Lewiston!
“When development happens, we replace grasses, trees, and soils with asphalt and pavement… there’s more runoff following a storm, and that has to be managed”
The traditional method of addressing runoff in areas with new development is through storm ponds. But MAGNA Engineering Services is bringing a new solution to Calgary and other Alberta municipalities - storm parks! These stormwater management facilities don’t just manage runoff, they integrate the surrounding community into its design, allowing residents to engage with nature in a non-invasive way.
Discover Calgary’s first storm park in the North West community of Lewiston!
