Title
10:30 a.m. Public Hearing - Road Closure Bylaw 2023-18
Sale of Portions of Sections 20, 28, 29, and 30, 53-4-W5M
Proposed Motion
That Bylaw 2023-18 receive first reading.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motion.
Purpose
To close a portion of road allowance for the purpose of sale and consolidation into adjacent lands.
Summary
This closure application has been made by TransAlta Corporation and allows for the closure of undeveloped sections of Township Road 534, Range Road 45, and Range Road 44, as identified in Bylaw 2023-18.These road allowances are located within the Whitewood mine area and are a part of TransAlta's reclamation plans for the area as identified in the Whitewood Conceptual Scheme approved by Council in March 2018. TransAlta's intent is to close the undeveloped road allowances and consolidate them into adjacent parcels. By doing this, TransAlta will be able to establish larger connected parcels for planned donation to the Alberta Conservation Association for future recreational use.
An internal Parkland County circulation has been completed with no concerns identified. Additional notifications have been distributed to Alberta Transportation and Alberta Environment for comment.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
This request complies with Section 22 (4) and Section 606 of the MGA as well as the County's
Road Allowance and Diversions - Sales, Lease or Permitting Policy EN 009.
Financial Impact:
Revenue: Market value for the sale of the road allowances.
Source of Funding: N/A