Summer Maintenance
After the spring thaw, our Public Works department changes gears for spring and starts working to keep our roads in shape for the next season. Below is a description of the types of services you will see in the warmer months:
| Pothole Repair |
| Pothole repair is performed year-round to meet provincial standards. Potholes are repaired on a priority basis, depending on the type of road, volume of traffic and the size of the pothole. Although we have patrol staff that inspect the condition of all roads on a rotating basis, letting us know about a pothole can help speed up the process. |
| Street Sweeping |
| Street sweeping begins in the spring and helps keep our roads clean by removing debris from gutters and roadsides that could potentially block storm drains. |
| Ditching and Catch Basin (Culvert) Clearing |
| Often in the spring, ditches and culverts need to be cleared of leaves and other materials that may have piled up over the winter months. Residents can help by not raking leaves into ditches. Culverts allow the passing of water over roads to help keep potholes and cracks from forming. |
| Grading |
| Each year, the Township maintains its gravel roads by grading them as required in order to extend the life of the road. Grading a road smooths out the surface and helps pack the base down further to keep the proper shape, height and angles of the road. |
| Line Painting |
| To maintain the safety and integrity of our roads, crews will reapply line paint for maximum visibility. |