This is a staff response to a resident’s question as to why some Guelph streets get snow clearance while others don’t. Winter control service is provided to the community at different levels depending on the classification of street being serviced as outlined in the Municipal Act, Regulation 239/02 or the function of the roadway as […]
I would like to take this opportunity to touch base with you on the status of our winter control activity to date this season. We are approaching the end of January and as such approaching the half way point of the winter. As you all know, we are experiencing a very “different” winter season this […]
This resident’s concern about winter control is followed by a response from staff. I am a taxpayer of the city residing in the south end. I have been following budget deliberations and from what I read, taxes will be increasing. Before I proceed, please understand that I am not an anti-tax citizen. Taxes must be […]
I just wanted to give you an update on what Public Works staff is monitoring during the ongoing storm tonight. I can report that we have our community responders on duty tonight. I have spoken to the Community Responder and he reported to me just minutes ago that there are very few incidents. He is […]
At the Town of Goderich’s request, the City of Guelph will send two trucks with wood chippers and seven employees with expertise in forestry and roads to Goderich to help the town rebuild in the aftermath of Sunday’s tornado. Murray Cameron, General Manager, Parks Maintenance and Development says he expects City staff will be on […]
The following article appeared in the June 18 edition of the Guelph Mercury. Correction note: This report will be presented to the Operations/Transit committee at 5pm on Monday June 20. Heavy rains and warm temperatures have left the city’s sports fields with long, thick grass that’s not ideal for most sports. But Alan Gould, the […]
Forestry-wise, we’ve fared reasonably well……~30 late calls were received . Mostly hangers that homeowners noticed upon their return from work. Reported street trees have been made safe—street trees to be scheduled for removal will be marked with orange ‘X’s. Forestry will be focusing on park clean-ups today with Riverside Park is a top priority, with […]
Good morning. The storm that struck the City last night caused felled quite a number of trees throughout the City. Trees have fallen on houses, cars, hydro lines. A number of roadways were blocked and closures implemented. While widespread, it appears Exhibition Park area sustained significant damage. There is so much to clear staff that […]
Good morning everyone; Just another quick update for you and some historical trivia to ponder; The last time we had a snow storm this late in March was 2005 when we had 15 cm fall. Yesterdays storm ranged from 20 to 26 cm depending on where you were, which set a new record. We are […]
Good afternoon everyone….. Situation update; Current forecast indicates this storm will end tonight at midnight. So far we have received 13 cm of accumulation and expect another 3 to 4 before it ends. The following is a summary of our current activities and projection. ROADS; Roads crews are working on the main arterials (Salt Routes) […]