Good morning everyone;
Winter control update;
We are currently experiencing the effects of an “Alberta Clipper”. These storms are quick moving and usually leave behind from 6 to 10 cm of snow accumulation. This particular system is expected to complete its visit with us by approx noon today. Flurries off and on will likely follow without additional accumulation. This snow accumulation in addition to the 6 cm we already have on our residential streets has surpassed the threshold requiring a full plow out to take place. That residential road plowout operation will begin early this afternoon
The current status of our activities is as follows;
ROADS;
Roads crews are working on the main arterials and collector roads. A contractor assisted plowout of the residential roads will begin at 1:00pm today. The residential plowout is expected to take anywhere from 8 to 12 hours to complete. Roads crews will follow behind the residential plowing operation to apply traction materials to all areas requiring treatment. This operation will continue around the clock. The Snow Angels Program has been triggered by this plowout action. Volunteers will be providing driveway windrow removal for qualified residents as the residential road plowing work progresses.
SIDEWALKS AND CITY OWNED STEPS
Sidewalk crews will begin plowing the high pedestrian traffic arterial, collector and bus routes at noon today. Residential sidewalk plowing will follow. The sidewalk plowing operation will continue around the clock until completed. Clearing and sanding of all pedestrian cross walks and PXO’s will follow beginning tomorrow morning.
Bus stops will be cleared simultaneously with the sidewalk clearing operation. All city owned steps are currently being cleared and treated with materials and will be cleared again as required when/if additional accumulation is realized.
Anticipated completion time of the entire operation will be late Sunday.FACILITIES;
All city owned facility parking lots, access roads and entrance ways are being worked on as facilities operate today. Cleanup is ongoing. Crews will re-attend early tomorrow for final cleanup morning before facilities open for the day.
Additional service will be provided as conditions warrant.We do not expect any further accumulation following the end of this storm, however, updates will be provided if current information changes.
As always, your patience and co-operation is very much appreciated. Staff