Flood Mitigation – Reach 6 – Contract # 1

Introduction:

Flood Mitigation - Reach 6 Contract 1 consists of the construction of an earth berm from Riedel Street to Longboat Landing along Clearwater Drive and underground storm sewer improvements at Alberta Drive and Marshall Street. Clearing and grubbing activities will begin in May /June 2026, with berm construction to follow.

The earthen clay berm will be constructed to the 1:200-year flood elevation of 250.9 m. Flood mitigation provides significant benefits by reducing damage to property and infrastructure, lowering emergency response costs, and enhancing public safety.

Map:

Proposed Start and End Dates:

May / June 2026 – Oct. 31, 2026

Contractor:

CLH Contracting Ltd.

Lead Department:

Project Management Office

Project Details:

Earth Berm and upgrades to the storm water infrastructure.

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 

Sidewalk closure 

The Clearwater River trail will be closed from Riedel Street to Franklin Avenue along Clearwater Drive from May 2026 to Oct. 2027. Closure signs will be placed at access points along the trail. Residents are asked to use sidewalks along Franklin Avenue, Manning Avenue, and Fraser Avenue to access adjacent streets.

Road closures on Clearwater Drive will be communicated to the public in future construction notices when these construction activities are closer to construction.

Special Instructions for Residents:

Lane closures related to temporary flood mitigation measures at Franklin Avenue and Clearwater Drive will remain in place until the temporary clay has thawed.  

Road closures on Clearwater Drive will be communicated to the public in future construction notices when the construction activities are closer to construction.

Please obey all posted signage when travelling through construction zones. Further updates will be provided as construction progresses.

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.