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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR
HAMPTON,ONTARIO TEL.(416)263-2231
LOB 1J0 987-5039
REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 1983.
REPORT NO. : WD-85-83
SUBJECT: WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE
SNOW FENCE ERECTION AND REMOVAL POLICY
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended:
1. That this report be received; and,
2. That Council adopt the attached Quality Standard for
the Erection and Removal of Snow Fence; and,
3. That annual snow fence expenditures be in accordance
with the approved Public Works Department Budget.
BACKGROUND & COMMENT:
In March, 1981, as a result of staff and Council concerns in
respect of expenditures for replacing and installing snow
fence, it was resolved that the Town establish a policy not
to replace snow fence south of Taunton Road. This policy
has caused concerns in as much as certain areas south of
Taunton Road would benefit from the erection of snow fence
especially the open areas along the lake front.
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QUALITY STANDARD FOR
SNOW FENCE ERECTION AND REMOVAL
Major Objectives
The major objective for erection of snow fence is:
To trap snow and deposit it on the ground
surface before it accumulates on the roadway.
Level of Service
- Installation of snow fence shall be undertaken only
where abnormal drifting occurs;
- Location for the installation of Snow Fence shall be
determined by the area foreman taking into
consideration road use and plow routes;
- Snow fence is to be erected during the months of
October and November and removed during the months of
April and May;
- Property owners shall be contacted before work crews
enter private property to erect snow fence;
- Snow fence can be erected on private property under the
authority of the Snow Roads and Fences Act, Part II ,
Section 12 (1);
- Snow fence shall be located at least eighty (80) feet
from the edge of travelled road on the prevailing up
wind side of the road;
- Snow fence posts shall be approximately sixteen (16)
feet apart, driven to a uniform height having a minimum
of two (2) feet into the ground;
- Snow fence to be stretched tight to prevent excessive
sag;
- Snow fence shall be rolled up and stored fastened to
neighbouring fences where possible;
- Snow fence repairs shall be undertaken while fences are
in place where possible;
- All snow fence expenditures to be in accordance with
the approved Public Works Department Budget.