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Land Use and Development

Land use and development in Fort MacKay is guided by the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) 99/059, as well as the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) 00/062. The MDP sets out a clear, collective vision for the region, and provides for organized growth in Fort McKay. Since 1950, the community has grown significantly.

By 1967, with the completion of the Fort McKay Access, the town had made significant strides in developed between the road and the Athabasca River. As the years progressed, Fort McKay expanded across the other side of the access road, and continued to development in already built-up areas. Between 1986 and 1994, a number of major infrastructure projects were completed. Since 2000, Fort McKay has developed steadily as a result of population growth.

The Land Use Bylaw designates all of Fort McKay as a Hamlet General. There are 63 lots in Fort McKay spanning across 516.59 hectares (1276.52 acres) of land. Unlike a number of other rural communities in the Wood Buffalo region, the municipality doesn't own a large portion of land in Fort McKay. However, land may predominantly be owned by the Government of Alberta.

There are no urban expansion areas in Fort McKay, however, the Municipal Development Plan has identified 41 hectares (101.3 acres) for future residential development to the northwest of Fort McKay's central area.