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Proposals for Wood Buffalo
We work together for a better future.
Problems people in Wood Buffalo run into, and ideas to solve them. Each one is an idea for assessment, not an approved project. Tell us what you think.
How this works
Problems and ideas, in the open.
Tarrabin Consulting is a consulting firm based in Fort McMurray. Each page here shows a problem people in Wood Buffalo run into and an idea to solve it. Every idea is for assessment. None is an approved project. You tell us whether the problem is real for you and whether the idea would help. We work together for a better future.
Public projects
15 ideas for assessment.
Snow clearing you can follow, zone by zone
See your street on a live snow map and get a text before the plow arrives.
Municipal servicesCrews visible on shift, and only on shift
Supervisors and residents see where the work is, without tracking anyone off shift.
Municipal servicesOne place for every resident request
One front door for reports, questions and follow-up, with a record you can check.
Municipal servicesA safer downtown, with dignity for everyone
One report reaches outreach, police or cleanup, and dark spots get fixed fast.
Municipal servicesA downtown event centre on a large downtown site
Bring people back downtown with events, built with willing partners and open books.
Municipal servicesWater and inventory: know every asset, fix before it fails
One asset register and a smart parts inventory, so crews have what they need at 2 a.m.
Municipal servicesDepartments, contractors and dollars in one view
From work order to payment in one record, and every bill in one portal for residents.
Municipal servicesA public voice on growth, counted
Verified surveys, counted by neighbourhood and delivered to decision makers.
Economic development and tourismLocal business first in line for local contracts
One business account that matches local firms to the opportunities that fit them.
Economic development and tourismA showcase for developers and investors
A clear, public picture of how the region could plan and build its services.
Economic development and tourismTourism under the northern lights
Aurora domes in the boreal forest, Indigenous-led experiences and a winter package.
Economic development and tourismBuilding the North
A downtown worth the trip, care close to home, a degree without leaving and reasons to love winter.
Health careA northern health hub
Specialists closer to home, training here, and care that travels to rural communities.
EducationLearning for what comes next
University partnerships, oil sands know-how and corridor trades, taught here.
Non-profitsShared tools for local non-profits
One place to post needs, find volunteers and report results to funders.
Industries
Every industry, oil sands first.
Oil sands, energy and site services
6 issues and an idea for each.
Direct experienceSmall and medium-sized businesses
2 issues and an idea for each.
Direct experienceRetail and consumer businesses
2 issues and an idea for each.
Direct experienceTransportation, logistics and marine
2 issues and an idea for each.
Direct experienceNonprofits and community organizations
1 issue and an idea for each.
Advisory workIndigenous businesses and partnerships
1 issue and an idea for each.
EngagementGovernment and public services
1 issue and an idea for each.
Site servicesConstruction and field operations
1 issue and an idea for each.
DevelopingEconomic development and tourism
1 issue and an idea for each.
Ideas board
Bring your own idea.
Every idea is read before it shows. Support the ones you want to see happen.
- Solutions only.
- No names of private people.
- No attacks on staff or organizations.
- No campaigning.
Ideas you send stay yours. If we take one forward, we say whose idea it was, unless you ask us not to.
Ideas from the public
Published ideas appear here after review.
