Crews are completing site assessments of firebreak areas and grading will start around September 5, 2017.
Firebreak rehabilitation and trail restoration is expected to be completed in 2017 in firebreak areas near Walnut and Fireweed Crescents and on the north side of the Birchwood Trails in Eagle Ridge and in Timberlea.
Work in Abasand, Anzac, Dickinsfield and Thickwood will be completed in 2018.
The first 30 metres from the back of property lines in firebreak areas will be graded and topsoil and grass seed will be added.
Beyond the first 30 metres, approximately 30 per cent of firebreak areas will receive the same treatment and remaining firebreak areas will regenerate naturally.
All municipal trails that were damaged or destroyed during the wildfire will be restored and relocated into treed areas where possible.
FireSmart guidelines, which identify tree species and spacing, will be adhered to if trees are added to rehabilitated areas.
Grass in the firebreak areas will be maintained as part of the Municipality’s mowing and maintenance program.
Residents are advised that recreational use and rear yard access will be prohibited while work is underway and heavy machinery is in the area.
Residents with questions about firebreak rehabilitation and trail restoration are encouraged to attend one of the following Here for You information sessions for more information:
All neighbourhoods – Urban Market
Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Expert available: Noon to 2 p.m.
Location: Jubilee Plaza
Abasand
Date: Monday, August 21, 2017
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: McMurray Experience
Thickwood and Dickinsfield
Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Casman Centre
Timberlea and Eagle Ridge
Date: Thursday, August 24, 2017
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Syncrude Athletic Park Clubhouse
If you cannot attend the information session relevant to your neighbourhood you can attend any other session.
Alternately, questions should be sent to recovery@rmwb.ca.
For more information on firebreak rehabilitation and trail restoration can be found here.
