Draper slope stability assessment released

PHOTO. Draper Road is located south of Waterways, Fort McMurray. MYMCMURRAY/Jenna Hamilton.

The Draper Slope Stability Assessment conducted by Thurber Engineering Ltd. is now available.

The assessment was conducted following the 2016 wildfire, resident concerns about slope stability and following a study conducted for the entire Urban Service Area of Fort McMurray.

The assessment indicates lot-specific geotechnical assessments will continue to be required for all development in areas immediately impacted by slope in the community, including the rebuild of five homes damaged in the wildfire.

All development on or near the slope in Draper has required lot-specific geotechnical assessments since 1999.

Residents with concerns about slopes are encouraged to contact the Planning and Development Department by email at planningdevelopment@rmwb.ca or by phone at 780-799-8695.

More information on the requirements of a lot-specific geotechnical assessment can be found at rmwb.ca/rebuild.