Parkland County Public Works Department is responsible for the removal of snow on all County roads.
Equipment available for these jobs includes:
- 11 road graders equipped with snow-wings and V-plows (3 contracted)
- 2 articulating loader units
- 7 snowplow equipped trucks (2 contracted)
The graders are used on gravel surfaces, the trucks are usually used on asphaltic surfaces and the loaders are available for isolated drifting.
Priorities
The County is responsible for 1300 kilometres of gravelled local roads and 700 kilometres of asphalt surfaced roads. To adequately maintain this significant road network a priority system has been developed for both major and minor snowfalls that quickly provides service to the greatest number of motorists.
Snowplowing a Major Roadway
a) MAJOR SNOWFALL
During a major snowfall event the following order of priority for snow removal is
used:
- Arterial Roads
- Collector Roads
- Local and Subdivision Roads
- Community Halls, Churches
During an intense or heavy snowstorm, where there is an urgency to clear the
main roads quickly, the snowplow operator may leave a "ridge" in front of some
approach roads. Though avoided if at all possible and cleared as soon as
practical this is occasionally a part of winter life.
The ridges could be minimized if residents would ensure any snow piled on their
approaches as a result of their own driveway clearing operations is placed on
the right hand side of the approach as they are exiting their property.
In most circumstances the entire road system can be completed in three days,
however the type, depth and intensity of snowstorm can alter the goal. Snow
ridges would be removed after the road system is completed.
B) MINOR SNOWFALL
If snowfall amounts do not seriously hinder motorists another strategy has been
adopted for snow removal.
- Critical Areas or Roads requiring special attention (Drifting, Schools)
- Regular Route as assigned
- Community Halls, Church Parking Lots
It is important to note that with each minor snowfall occurrence the grader
operator attempts to vary the commencement point of the route to equalize
service to all ratepayers on the route.
C) PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS
Parkland County is not involved with snow plowing private driveways. There are
numerous private contractors who can be contacted regarding private driveway
maintenance.
For more information please contact the Public Works Coordinator at 968-8448
between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Or phone
1-888-880-0858 and ask for the Public Works Co-ordinator.
REMEMBER: WINTER CONDITIONS REQUIRE SAFE WINTER DRIVING PRACTICES PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ROAD CONDITIONS