Category: Infrastructure Services

Weekly Grader Report May 7th-13th 2023

Athabasca County will be releasing weekly grader reports highlighting grader activity around the County. Click the link to view the report from May 7th-13th.

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Weight Restriction Notice

During recent inspections, structural issues were discovered at two bridge structures. For both structures, the inspector recommended traffic be restricted to a 10-tonne weight limit. Effective immediately, the posted weight limit at the following bridges will be reduced to 10 tonnes: BF 08079 (NW 31-66-19 W4) is located on RR 200 north of Hwy 55…

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Request for Quotation – 2023 Aggregate Supply Wandering River

Athabasca County is seeking sealed quotations for the following work: Supply and loading of aggregate material near the hamlet of Wandering River. Purchase of 8,000 tonne “4-20” and 1,000 tonne “4-40” Alberta Transportation specification aggregate. The RFQ package may be obtained at the Athabasca County Administration Office, 3602-48 Avenue, Athabasca, AB, or by visiting the…

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Brief Planned Power Outage in the Grassland Area

Please be advised that Fortis will be conducting work in the Grassland area starting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. This work will cause a brief power outage for approximately one (1) hour, which may result in reduced or loss of pressure to the hamlet’s water distribution system. The Grassland truck fill station…

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Bridge Work Notice

As part of the Athabasca County Bridge Management Program, repair work will be conducted on BF 74243, located on TWP RD 720 between RGE RD 164 & RGE RD 163. The work will begin on March 6, 2023, and is expected to take one week to complete. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with…

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Notice of Bridge Culvert Replacement on TWP RD 675

As part of the Athabasca County Bridge Management Program, Athabasca County will be replacing the bridge culvert on TWP RD 675, east of RGE RD 235. This work will start Monday, February 13, 2023, and is expected to be completed by late March 2023. TWP RD 675 will remain open during construction. All traffic must…

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Colinton Bridge Closure

On May 27, 2022, Athabasca County identified safety concerns regarding the bridge on the old Colinton highway. A consultant has since assessed the bridge, and the County is exploring repair options. In the meantime, the bridge will remain closed for a minimum of 5 months for the safety of commuters and pedestrians. There are alternative…

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Hamlet Street Sweeping

Athabasca County is requesting the assistance of residents and business owners to help us complete a full cleaning of streets in our hamlets. You can do so by ensuring all vehicles are removed from paved streets so we can collect all sand, gravel and debris that has gathered over the winter months. The work will…

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Meeting Notice – Public Works

The Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Public Works meeting will be held in Council Chambers. Members of the public can watch a live stream of the meeting via our YouTube Channel. You can view the agenda by clicking below. VIEW AGENDA   MEETING DETAILS The meeting will begin shortly before 9:30 a.m., MDT, on Tuesday, May…

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Meeting Notice – Public Works

The Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Public Works meeting will be held in Council Chambers. Members of the public can watch a live stream of the meeting via our YouTube Channel. You can view the agenda by clicking below. VIEW AGENDA   MEETING DETAILS The meeting will begin following the Municipal Planning Commission Meeting, MDT, on…

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