February 3, 2025
Demolition of residential structures obtained through the Draper Voluntary Buyout Program
In June 2024, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced plans to demolish nine properties in the Draper community that were acquired through the Voluntary Buyout (VBO) program.
We would like to inform you that the demolition and site cleanup will begin on February 10 for six properties. Demolition includes residential buildings and any garages, sheds or other structures on most of the six identified properties. This process will take approximately two months to complete.
Please note: A decision has not been made on the future use of the three remaining structures that are included in the VBO program.
Demolition details:
Company: Prairie Demolition & Recycling Ltd.
Properties:
- 100 Garden Lane
- 104 Riverbend Close
- 116 Garden Lane
- 3242 Draper Road
- 5882B Draper Road
- 6622 Draper Road
Work schedule: 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. (with occasional work to 10 p.m.) seven days a week.
Construction impacts: Residents will see increased truck and heavy equipment traffic in the community due to demolition activities.
Safety Measures: Residents should avoid the demolition sites and follow all posted signage.
For additional details, please see the Construction Notice.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Pulse at 780-743-7000.
June 20, 2024
Dear resident:
At the upcoming Council meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Administration will be presenting recommendations to Council for approval on the next steps for properties that were acquired through the Draper Voluntary Buyout Program.
The following recommendation will be presented:
- Demolish the residential buildings, accessory structures and complete all related site clean-up at all nine (9) properties acquired in the Draper community through the Voluntary Buyout (VBO) program;
- Manage the demolition process and salvaging materials where reasonable for the purpose of diverting from the landfill;
- Complete demolitions by January 31, 2025, with site clean-up at all nine (9) properties and conclusion of the VBO program to be completed by June 30, 2025; and
- Planning and Development Services appropriately redesign and rezone all nine (9) properties acquired in Draper to reduce the risk associated with additional residents and structures in the flood hazard zone.
River’s Edge Land Use Bylaw Amendment
Council will also hear and discuss an amendment to bylaw No. 24/008 - for Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 232 1444, in Draper for “River’s Edge” facility. River’s Edge would be a purpose-built resort for residents and visitors of Fort McMurray. Providing a versatile venue for gatherings, events and outdoor recreation.
The full council report is available on the RMWB website at rmwb.ca/council.
If you would like to register as a delegate to speak to Council on either of these agenda items, please complete the Request to Speak Form; email legislative.assistants@rmwb.ca, or contact Legislative Services at 780-743-7001. You can also register in person with Legislative Services staff before the start of the Council meeting.
All requests to speak must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Any delegation wishing to speak via MS Teams must submit a request to join virtually to Legislative Services by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Delegations are allotted a maximum of five minutes to speak.