Courtesy of the County of Grande Prairie (picture below):
The County and City of Grande Prairie have begun construction of the Southeast Grande Prairie Firebreak to provide an additional measure of fire protection and fortification for our region.
Upon final completion, the firebreak will reach widths of up to 200 metres in key locations, stretching 30 kilometres in length.
The majority of the firebreak will be located on crown land, extending east from Evergreen Park, north to Aspen Ridge, and south to the Wapiti River. It will also extend south of Evergreen Park and west to Highway 40.
The initial line is expected to be completed in 14 days with a goal of pre-suppression given the emergency conditions. Expansion and fortification of the initial line will continue beyond the 14-day mark.
The Southeast Grande Prairie Firebreak is a $7.5 million project, funded by a commitment of $5 million from the Government of Alberta, in addition to $1.25 million each from both the County and City of Grande Prairie.
We’re thankful for the collaboration of our municipal partners and provincial support to extend response efforts to the wildfire and protect our communities.
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