Dust Control

Dust is a common challenge on gravel roads, especially during dry conditions and heavy traffic.

Parkland County’s Dust Control Program (guided by the Dust Control Policy PW11) helps reduce dust near homes, improve air quality, and overall road performance. By managing dust, we also help protect the road surface and reduce long-term maintenance costs. We use a safe, industry-approved calcium chloride solution to keep gravel roads stable and reduce airborne dust.

Explore the options below to see what applies to your property and how to participate.

Why dust control matters

Dust control isn’t just about comfort; it plays an important role in:

Safety: reduces dust clouds that can limit driver visibility
Health and air quality: minimizes airborne particles near homes
Road preservation: prevents gravel from lifting and eroding away
Cost efficiency: reduces the need for frequent road maintenance

When dust lifts off the road, it carries away valuable road material. Managing dust helps extend the life of our gravel roads.

How dust control works

We apply a calcium chloride brine, which acts like a moisture magnet, drawing and holding moisture in the road surface to keep gravel in place.

Safe, non-hazardous product
Includes a corrosion inhibitor to protect vehicles
Widely used across Alberta
Improves surface stability and reduces loose stones

Please note: treated gravel roads may be slippery, especially when wet. Drive with care and reduce speed.

Program eligibility and coverage

Home within 150 metres of a gravel road

If your residence is located within 150 metres of a gravel road, you are eligible for:

100 metres of dust control at no charge
Additional coverage available for a fee

This approach ensures funding is focused on where dust impacts residents the most.

Additional coverage

If you require more than the initial 100 metres:

Available at $4.25 per linear metre (plus taxes)
Minimum purchase: 100 metres
Additional lengths available in 10 metre increments

Range Roads and Township Roads

Dust control is applied to rural roads when a residence is within 150 metres.

100 metres included at no cost (eligible properties)
Additional coverage available for purchase

Apply for Dust Control

Subdivision Roads

Dust control can be applied within subdivisions when requested by residents.

Available for a fee
Requires written consent from neighbouring properties

Subdivision Dust Control Application

Neighbour Consent Form

Industrial and Business Proproperties

Properties located in industrial areas, “Business Industrial” zones, or “Agriculture Restricted” zones may apply for dust control. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and fees apply. For more information, please contact Customer Service at 780-968-8888.