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Oakville. Roads and Works OperationsSnow Clearing |
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| Record Details | |||
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| Former Name | Winter Road Maintenance Priorities and Information (2012) | ||
| Contact Numbers | |||
| Office Phone | 905-338-4392; Snow information line 905-815-5999 | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Located In Community | Oakville | ||
| Mailing Address | c/o Roads and Works Operations 1225 Trafalgar Rd Oakville, ON L6H 0H3 | ||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Unknown or Not Applicable | ||
| Website | www.oakville.ca/residents/snow-clearing.html | ||
| Service Details | |||
| Areas Served | Oakville | ||
| Description | Snow Clearing: * sanding/salting of roads starts at the first signs of snowfall or that roads are beginning to ice * primary (arterial) roads are sanded or salted first followed by secondary roads * residential streets generally receive sand/salt treatment at intersections, hills and sharp curves Plowing * when snow begins to accumulate, primary and secondary roads are cleared first to ensure that the public, as well as emergency service vehicles can safely travel to hospitals, schools and work, and get to public transportation systems during or immediately after a snowfall * residential streets are plowed only after snow accumulates in excess of 10 centimetres Sidewalks * cleared only after snow accumulates in excess of five centimetres and roads have been cleared * sidewalks located on primary and secondary roads with schools are plowed first then residential sidewalks * sidewalk salting and sanding is done only on primary and secondary sidewalks when extremely slippery conditions exist How residents can help: * remove snow from fire hydrants and drainage catch basins near your property * pile snow on the right side of your driveway facing the road when shoveling - this helps minimize the ridge of snow created by the snowplow at the end of your driveway * remove plowed snow at the end of your driveway - snowplow operators must push snow to the curb or shoulder, possibly covering recently shoveled driveways * park vehicles of the street when possible * by-law 1984-1prohibits parking of vehicles on town streets on town streets between 2 am and 6 am from November 15 to April 15 | ||
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm | ||
| Languages | English | ||
| Resources Available | Brochure, Hot-line | ||
| Funding | City / Town | ||
| Service Level | (10) Local Government | ||
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| Service Categories | Snow Clearance/Street Salting | ||
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