The City of Owen Sound issued a statement assuring snow removal efforts are continuing around the clock, after the latest big dump of snow on the city.
You can read the statement below:
Residents are being asked to avoid parking on the road when winter maintenance is required, to assist staff in clearing the roads as quickly and efficiently as possible. The City of Owen Sound’s fully staffed Public Works Department continues to provide around-the-clock snow removal services across the municipality, and all snow removal equipment is fully operational. However, snow removal equipment is hindered or prevented from entering snow-narrowed roads when vehicles are parked on the road.
Owen Sound is still under a Significant Weather Event declaration. This means that normal snow response timelines observed under the Minimum Maintenance Standards are extended. While staff are fully mobilized and working at maximum capacity, the volume and frequency of snow events are delaying response times. As of Wednesday afternoon, most roads have been cleared within the last 48 hours, with the exception of some dead-end roads and lanes, which should be expected to take longer. Snowfall occurring on the weekend will have longer than usual response times.
The City’s tiered response system ensures critical routes receive priority attention. Arterial roads, hills and emergency routes are cleared first, followed by City bus routes and then residential streets. The City’s Fire department is also working to clear the accumulation of snow from around fire hydrants.
Staff are planning another snowbank removal process in the River District next week, depending on the weather.
