WINTER OPERATIONS
What YOU Need to Know!
Snow Removal Operations The Town’s Road Operations crews make sure that roads are “winter maintained” in accordance with the provincial minimum maintenance standards (O. Reg. 239/02, as amended). The minimum maintenance standard sets out the requirements for patrolling and snowplowing based on the class of road. This includes the amount of time that is allowed to pass before snowplowing is to commence, as identified by the class of road. Unfortunately, there will always be some snow plowed into driveways (windrows) as a result of snowplow operations; this is unavoidable.
We remind you that it is your responsibility to clear the snow deposited at the end of your driveway.
Winter Parking Bylaw Reminders Residents are reminded that parking on town / public roads is restricted during our “Winter Months”. The Winter Parking Bylaw states that; “During the months of November 1st to April 30th, no person shall park a motor vehicle or permit a motor vehicle to remain parked on any highway between the hours of 12:00 am to 7:00 am.” Vehicles found in contravention will be subject to penalties and may be towed at the owners expense.
Need More Information?
Give us a call at 705-687-3412 or email publicworks@gravenhurst.ca Information is available 24/7 on our website www.gravenhurst.ca/winteroperations
WINTER IS HERE! Are YOU Ready? Snow Removal Do’s & Don’t’s • • • • • • • • • • • •
DO shovel snow onto your property, away from the road and sidewalk! DO clear storm drains of leaves and snow to prevent flooding; DO make sure you have clear lines of site from your driveway - keep your snow piles low! DO help the District of Muskoka by clearing a fire hydrant that is on your property! DO consider assisting your elderly or disabled neighbour(s) by clearing snow for them; DO tell children not to play in snow banks at edge of road, snow piles in cul-de-sacs or any other area where snow removal takes place. DO remember that you the property owner, is responsible for clearing windrows from the end of your driveway; and DO follow the Winter Parking Bylaw 2016-92. DO NOT push snow from your private property onto public streets or sidewalk, as it is illegal. DO NOT push large volumes of snow into ditches as it can turn into ice and block the culverts; DO NOT park on public roads where it could obstruct snow removal or other winter maintenance efforts. DO NOT park vehicles on driveways in such a way that they block any part of the sidewalk, this helps make sure the sidewalk plow can clear the snow.
How Long Will it Take to Clear my Road? After the snowfall ends, it can take 6 to 8 hours to clear priority roads, and about 24 hours to clear Town streets. A large snowfall can impact the time it takes to clear snow from local streets and cul-de-sacs. The Town has a series of set routes for clearing snow. When we have a big snowfall, it takes time to get the roads cleared. To help us out, please wait 24 hours to report any uncleared routes.
Need More Information?
Give us a call at 705-687-3412 or email publicworks@gravenhurst.ca Information is available 24/7 on our website www.gravenhurst.ca/winteroperations