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Flood Mitigation-Miscellaneous Underground Upgrades-May 23, 2025

Please note: this construction notice has been updated to reflect the extended construction duration and includes an updated map.

Introduction:

E Construction will be completing necessary upgrades to existing underground storm water infrastructure in downtown Fort McMurray at Outfall 21/22.

 Map:

 

 Map of construction work zone

Proposed Start and End Dates:

May 20, 2025 - July 5, 2025

Contractor:

E-construction

Lead Department:

Project Management Office

Project Details:

Installation of a new storm water chamber with a 900mm sluice gate. Modifications to the existing storm sewer system on both sides of Tolen Drive, including a new crossing of Tolen Drive into the new chamber. The intent of this work is to provide the RMWB with a system that allows the city to manage and control spring runoffs during high flood risk events.

Community Benefit:

Protects the lower townsite from flooding to an elevation of 205.9 m.

 Construction Impacts:

☐Temporary Water/Sewer

☐Parking & Vehicle Access

☐Garbage Pick Up

☐Driveway Interruption

☐Sidewalk Closure

☐Mailbox Relocation

☒Road or Lane Closure

☐Laydown Yard

☐Transit

☒Other

 Rerouting of the trail through the Heritage Park parking lot.

Road or lane closure:

On June 9th E Construction will be closing Tolen Drive / King Street to through traffic for upgrades to the storm underground infrastructure.

Notice for residents:

When the road is closed, please use Clearwater Drive to Franklin Avenue to King Street and vice versa. Alternatively, another access to King Street can be from Hospital Street to Fitzgerald to Centennial Drive to King Street and vice versa.

The Heritage Park remains open for business.

For more information, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000 or 1-800-973-9663. You can also visit rmwb.ca/construction and subscribe for updates directly to your inbox.

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