Finalizing the Snow Removal Since the Storm

February 2, 2011

Residential Campaign Nearing End

Over the next two days, the last areas needing service following the record snowfall in mid-January will be ploughed.

These include the Lakeland, Crystal Lake, South Patterson and Country Club areas. Garbage pickup is today in the two southern neighbourhoods and residents are asked to remove their carts as soon as possible after collection.

“The warmer weather is helpful as it means the ice releases easier and we can get down to the pavement faster,” says Robert Carroll, Transportation Services Manager. “We are also working our way through many back alleys and that will continue.”

Once the residential areas are complete, the focus will be on removing snow piles and windrows. There is up to 20,000 truckloads of snow to haul away.

Residents are asked to clear any catch basins they see with snow and ice build up or if they are unable to, call the Transportation Services Department at 780.538.0354.

At week’s end, equipment will go through much-needed servicing in advance of anticipated weekend snow.

City and contract crews have been working around the clock to reach all residential areas as soon as possible.

“Seeing the end of this major campaign is a relief for the community,” says Mayor Bill Given. “We appreciate the patience of residents and recognize there has been inconvenience as snow ploughing operations have worked to get the City back up to speed.”