New underground services installations - Thickwood

Introduction

Burbank Directional Drilling has been contracted by Rogers Communications Inc. to install new underground services in front of several properties in Thickwood, Fort McMurray. Impacted areas will include:

Project timeline

Oct. 10 to 30, 2025 (weather permitting)

Contractor

Burbank Directional Drilling has been contracted for the installation of new underground services.

Project details/community impact

In order to install new underground services, full road closures will be required between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. while work is being completed. Road access will be available daily before and after construction crews arrive on-site.

Garbage and recycling collection will not be impacted. 

Any required excavation work will be completed within public roadways, sidewalks and utility right-of-ways and not on private property. Temporary utility locates (paint and flags) may be required to be marked within residential property lines during this time.

Utility right-of-way

The Municipality and various utility companies have the right to access the utilities or services that are commonly buried within the utility right-of-way, such as electrical lines, telephone lines and internet cables for homes and businesses.

Public safety

For everyone’s safety, please follow all construction signage, keep a safe distance from equipment and do not enter closed areas.

Contact

If you have questions on this project, please contact Burbank directly at customercare@burbankgroup.ca, call 587-990-4536, or visit burbankgroup.ca.