Saline Creek Borrow Pit Construction

Introduction:

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will be starting work in support of flood mitigation construction beginning on July 13, 2026. This notice provides information about the upcoming work, trail closures, expected impacts, and safety measures within the project area.

Map of construction zone

Proposed Start and End Dates

July 13, 2026-October 31, 2026

Contractor

Kichon Construction LP

Project Background

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has hired Kichton Construction LP to remove material from the Saline Creek plateau and bring it to the bottom of the hill where it will then be piled and used for construction of multiple flood mitigation projects.

The construction zone, including any trails within the construction zone, will be closed to the public during construction.

These closures are required to:

• protect public safety;
• allow crews and equipment to work safely;
• complete the work as efficiently as possible.

Access to nearby homes and properties will remain available throughout construction.

Residents may notice:

• trail closures and detours;
• construction noise during daytime hours;
• dust and vibration near active work areas;
• heavy equipment and construction vehicles operating in the area;
• increased truck traffic on Saline Creek Parkway and Draper Road. Construction traffic will not be travelling through Waterways.

Construction crews will work to reduce impacts to the public whenever possible.

Please stay away from active construction sites. For your safety and the safety of construction crews:

• stay outside the construction zone;
• obey all posted signs and detours;
• keep away from heavy equipment and construction vehicles.

Emergency access will remain available at all times.

Construction impacts

• Sidewalk/Trail closure
• Unofficial ATV trails in and around construction area will not be safe for use.

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.