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Calgary's Infrastructure Crisis: 'Almost Certain' Failure Looms

20 Jan

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Summary

Calgary's capital infrastructure faces an 'almost certain' likelihood of failure.
Cybersecurity risks are a significant concern, with high rates of clicking malicious links.
11% of Calgary's assets are in poor or very poor condition, requiring urgent attention.

Calgary's capital infrastructure has reached a critical risk level, with a year-end report indicating an "almost certain" likelihood of failure and severe impacts. This assessment underscores the urgent necessity for the city to identify specific infrastructure components that are in poor condition or represent single points of failure within their systems.

The report reveals that 11% of Calgary's assets are categorized as poor or very poor. Contributing factors include deferred maintenance, limited investment, and the effects of climate change and severe weather, increasing the probability of service disruptions and safety concerns.

Beyond physical infrastructure, technological disruption presents an "extensive" risk. The City of Calgary recorded a rate of clicking malicious links up to 15 times higher than similar organizations between May and August 2024. Experts emphasize the need for rigorous cybersecurity analysis and testing to mitigate potential catastrophic consequences.