Winter Control Policy (1421-21)

Being a By-law to Adopt a Winter Control Policy
for the Town of Petawawa
Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, states a lower-tiermunicipality may pass by-laws for services and things that the municipality is authorized
to provide for;
And Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, provides that a
municipal power shall be exercised by by-law;
And Whereas Council adopted By-law 1150/17, being a by-law to adopt a winter
maintenance policy, on October 2, 2017;
And Whereas Council wishes to complement the winter maintenance policy by
adopting a winter control policy;
Now Therefore be it enacted by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Petawawa as follows:

1. That the “Winter Control Policy” attached hereto as Schedule “A”, be and is
   hereby adopted.
2. That Schedule “A” is deemed to form part of this by-law.
3. That this by-law shall come into force and take effect following third reading.

   By-law read a first and second time this 3rd day of August, 2021.
   By-law read a third time and passed this 3rd day of August, 2021.
   Signature of the Mayor (Original Signed)
   Signature of the Clerk (Original Signed)
   Schedule “A” to By-law 1421/21
   Winter Control Policy

Public Works Department

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Winter Control Policy
Table of Contents

Section 1.0 Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Section 2.0 Objectives ……………………………………………………………………………… 4
Section 3.0 Responsibilities ………………………………………………………………………. 5
Section 4.0 Winter Control Operations-General Information …………………………… 5
Section 4.1 Equipment ……………………………………………………………………………… 6
Section 4.2 Hours of Work ………………………………………………………………………… 6
Section 4.3 Operational Format and Level of Service Goals ………………………….. 7
Section 4.4 Emergency Services ……………………………………………………………….. 7
Section 5.0 Winter Preparations ………………………………………………………………… 7
Weather Monitoring ………………………………………………………………… 7
Patrolling ……………………………………………………………………………….. 7
GPS Systems ………………………………………………………………………… 8
Hydrant Markers …………………………………………………………………….. 8
Equipment Preparation ……………………………………………………………. 8
Section 6.0 Snow Plowing Operations-Public Roads ……………………………………. 9
Section 6.1 Snow Clearing Operations-Sidewalks ………………………………………. 10
Section 6.2 Municipal Parking Lots …………………………………………………………… 10
Section 7.0 Sanding and/or Salting Operations ………………………………………….. 11
Stockpiling of Winter Sand and Salt …………………………………………. 11
Ice Formation on Roadways and Treating Icy Roadways ……………. 11
Application of Sand ……………………………………………………………….. 12
Application of Salt …………………………………………………………………. 13
Section 8.0 Snow Removal and Hauling ……………………………………………………. 13
Snow Removal Objectives ……………………………………………………… 13
Snow Removal Process …………………………………………………………. 14
Section 9.0 Fire Hydrants ……………………………………………………………………….. 14
Section 10.0 Winter Drainage ……………………………………………………………………. 15
Section 11.0 Winter Sand Removal ……………………………………………………………. 15
Section 12.0 Interference with Winter Control Operations ……………………………… 15
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Section 13.0 Damage Resulting from Winter Control Operations ……………………. 16
Section 14.0 Mailboxes …………………………………………………………………………….. 16
Section 15.0 Inquiries and/or Complaints ……………………………………………………. 16
Appendix “A” Plow Routes …………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
Appendix “B” Sidewalk Routes ………………………………………………………………………………….. 18
Sidewalk Route #43-13: …………………………………………………………. 18
Sidewalk Route #45-15: …………………………………………………………. 22
Sidewalk Route #53-19: …………………………………………………………. 25
Sidewalk Route #55-20: …………………………………………………………. 27
Appendix “C” Road Patrol Log Form …………………………………………………………… 30
Appendix “D” Snow Removal By-law 683/11 ………………………………………………… 31
Appendix “E” Winter Maintenance Policy By-law 1150/17 ………………………………. 34
Appendix “F” Significant Weather Event Information ……………………………………… 54

Section 1.0 Policy
1.1 The Town of Petawawa will ensure that roadways are maintained in such a
manner as to minimize economic loss to the community, prevent or reduce
accident and injury, and facilitate access for emergencies by the emergency
responders and police service.
1.2 The Town has established a level of service that is appropriate for winter control
operations for municipal roads, sidewalks, and parking lots, and to allocate the
appropriate budget and resources that are needed to provide that level of service.
1.3 As a minimum, the Town of Petawawa has adopted through By-law 1150/17,
Ontario Regulation 239/02 titled “Minimum Maintenance Standards” as a baseline
for winter control operations. [See Appendix “E”]
1.4 The Town acknowledges that there may be times, when due to the severity of a
particular winter event, the level of service may not be achieved within the usual
timeframe. Under such circumstances the Town will issue a “Significant Weather
Event” (Ont. Reg. 239/02 Section 16.9). The Town’s CAO, or designate is
responsible for issuing the Significant Weather Event, and also for providing
notification that the event is over. The Town will endeavour to recover winter
maintenance operations in accordance with the winter control policy as soon as
practicable. [See Appendix “F”]
Section 2.0 Objectives
2.1 The objective of the Winter Control Policy is to define standards to be maintained
and procedures to be followed, to reduce the hazards resulting from winter snow
and ice, in order to maintain the Town of Petawawa’s roadways and sidewalks in
a safe condition.
2.2 Winter Control standards establish levels of service for snow and ice control
based on road classes and priorities of roadways and sidewalks, to ensure the
safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services, throughout the
municipality.
2.3 Winter Control procedures indicate the actions to be taken in order to maintain the
above-noted standards. The procedures, in conjunction with the standards,
recognize that winter control measures cannot be carried out on all roadways and
sidewalks at the same time, and due to the associated required risk management,
must follow the priorities as defined by the classifications of the roadways and
sidewalks.
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Section 3.0 Responsibilities
3.1 The Director of Public Works is ultimately responsible for the winter control
operations within the Town of Petawawa.
3.2 The Manager of Public Works, reporting to the Director of Public Works, is directly
responsible for winter control operations.
3.3 The Manager or Lead Hand is responsible for ensuring the response to winter
events is in accordance with this Winter Control Policy. The Manager, along with
the Lead Hand, will be familiar with this policy and will conduct winter control
operations in an efficient manner to achieve and maintain safe roads and
sidewalks.
3.4 Public Works staff, including heavy equipment operators, labourers, and
mechanic, will operate snow clearing equipment in a safe and efficient manner at
all times. Staff are responsible for ensuring their vehicles and/or equipment is in a
safe and mechanically ready state. Operators will also be responsible to ensure
that their respective route is completed in accordance with the Winter Control
Policy. Staff will report to the Lead Hand or Mechanic if there are any mechanical
problems with their equipment, at the start and end of each shift.
Section 4.0 Winter Control Operations-General Information
The Town of Petawawa is a dynamic community with a rich history. The Town consists
of 119 km of paved roadway, 4 km of gravel roads, and 44 km of sidewalks. The Town
is located in a picturesque setting along the Petawawa and Ottawa rivers. Town
residents enjoy an active lifestyle, and the enjoyment of the outdoors is evident in all
seasons. The Town is especially proud to have Garrison Petawawa as a community
member. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories resides just North West of Petawawa, and
many area residents are employed at these two locations. The Town of Petawawa is the
largest community within the County of Renfrew with over 17,000 residents. Town
residents enjoy excellent roads and sidewalks, along with extensive nature paths and
parkland. The Town of Petawawa Public Works Department provides maintenance
operations through all seasons, with the most important being winter control operations.
The Town of Petawawa monitors winter weather between November 1st and April 30th.
On average the Town receives over 200 centimetres of snow each winter. A major
snowfall typically would produce 25 to 35 cm of snow.
The Manager of Public Works is responsible for all winter control operations, with the
Lead Hand taking active responsibility on a daily basis for patrols and staff call-outs in
response to winter events. Staff can be quickly mobilized for operations with typical
response times being a half hour or less. Equipment is typically mobilized, loaded with
product, and on the road within one hour after call-in.
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As the municipality continues to grow, the maintenance of streets and sidewalks is
reviewed each year, and adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the addition of
new infrastructure.
Section 4.1 Equipment
The Town winter control fleet consists of the following equipment:
 Six (6) combination units for plowing and application of salt or sand;
 Five (5) sidewalk tractors equipped with ploughs, snow blowers, and sand/salt
spreaders;
 One (1) service truck to feed material to sidewalk tractors;
 One (1) loader for material loading;
 One (1) loader equipped with front plow for snow clearing, and large snow blower
attachment for snow removal operations; and
 Two (2) tractor/loader/backhoes for drain opening, and hydrant cleaning.
The Public Works Department is organized in this fashion:
 Director of Public Works;
 Manager of Public Works;
 Lead Hand;
 Six (6) heavy equipment operators;
 One (1) mechanic/heavy equipment operator;
 Five (5) winter labourers hired seasonally to operate sidewalk tractors.
Section 4.2 Hours of Work
Public Works staff work a regular 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. shift, Monday to Friday. The
Lead Hand or Manager of Public Works will initiate staff call-ins for winter operations
outside the regular work shift. Typically week day call-ins occur between 4:00 a.m. and
5:00 a.m. depending on conditions. Staff will also work later than 3:30 p.m. if conditions
warrant.
There is no regular shift on Saturday or Sunday. Winter control operations during the
weekend are initiated by the Lead Hand or Manager. The Lead Hand, or Manager, or
both, are present during winter control operations to deal with by-law infractions, and/or
equipment break-downs. The mechanic is utilized as an operator for winter control
operations, but is available to deal with mechanical break downs should they arise.
Note: The Town of Petawawa adheres to hours of work legislation, and as such staff
cannot work more than 13 hours in a shift. This is in accordance with the Highway
Traffic Act (O. Reg. 555/06) Hours of Service legislation. Only in the event of a
Significant Weather Event being declared, could the hours of service be extended.
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Section 4.3 Operational Format and Level of Service Goals
The Town of Petawawa passed By-law 1150/17 in October 2017. This by-law set
Ontario Regulation 239/02 (Minimum Maintenance Standards) as a baseline for winter
control operations [see Section 1.3]. The Public Works Department endeavours to meet
the standards set forth in Ontario Regulation 239/02 (as amended from time to time).
Section 4.4 Emergency Services
The Public Works Department has a staff member on call after-hours seven (7) days a
week. The staff member is available to respond to Police and/or fire emergencies.
Typical calls would be for motor vehicle accident site cleanup, trees down, road
closures for firefighting, and winter control operations in response to water main breaks,
where roads require salt/sand due to formation of ice.
Section 5.0 Winter Preparations
Weather Monitoring
From November 1st to April 30th, the minimum standard is to monitor the weather, both
current and forecast to occur in the next 24 hours, once every shift. The weather is
printed and kept on file. Weather warnings are also printed and kept on file. The
Manager and Lead Hand both use smart phones and can access weather apps at any
time of day or night. As well, the Lead Hand has a tablet in his patrol truck with access
to weather apps.
For the purposes of this section, “weather” is defined as air temperature, wind, and
precipitation.
Patrolling
The standard for the frequency of patrolling roadways shall be in accordance with the
Minimum Maintenance Standards, as set out in Table 5.1 below:
Table 5.1
Patrolling Frequency
Class of Roadway
Time
3
Once every 7 days
4
Once every 14 days
5
Once every 30 days
O. Reg. 239/02, s. 3
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If there is a substantial probability of snow accumulation on roadways, ice formation on
roadways, or icy roadways, the minimum standard for patrolling highways is, in addition
to that set out in the Table above, to patrol roadways that the municipality selects as
representative of its roadways, at intervals deemed necessary to check for such
conditions.
The Manager and/or Lead Hand complete a daily patrol sheet throughout the winter
months. The patrol sheet can be found in Appendix “B”.
GPS Systems
The Town of Petawawa Public Works Department utilizes GPA tracking for all wheeled
vehicles, including patrol half ton trucks, plow trucks, and sidewalk units.
Patrol trucks utilize thermal temperature sensors to track air and road temperatures.
The thermal sensors are important for decisions regarding material selection and
application rates to counter winter road conditions.
The Manager and Lead Hand patrol vehicles have dash mounted patrol cameras that
record sections of roadway during daily patrols. As well there is an onboard weather log
that can be viewed and logged as part of our minimum maintenance requirements for
daily weather checks. These devices allow the patroller to record the weather, using
touch screen prompts, as observed during patrols throughout the shift.
Hydrant Markers
Public Works staff attach hydrant markers prior to the winter season. The clearing of
snow around fire hydrants begins after the plowing of streets and sidewalks are
completed and as resources permit.
Fire hydrants will not necessarily be cleaned of snow after each snow storm. Fire
hydrants will be cleared to provide adequate access to all ports when snow on the
boulevard accumulates to a height that may interfere with the accessibility to the fire
hydrant.
Equipment Preparation
As the winter season ends in April, all sidewalk unit plows, blowers, and sanders are
cleaned, inspected, greased, and repairs completed prior to storage. This ensures the
implements are ready for the next winter season.
The same practice is used for the plow trucks. All plows and wings are inspected and
cleaned. Cutting edges are changed if needed and the plows and wings are painted and
oiled prior to storage.
Calibration is completed on spreader units as required.
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Section 6.0 Snow Plowing Operations-Public Roads
After the snow accumulation has ended, the duration to clear the snow to a depth less
than or equal to the depth set out in the table, within the time set out in the table.
Table 6.0
Snow Accumulation
Class of Highway
Depth
Time
1
2.5 cm
4 hours
2
5 cm
6 hours
3
8 cm
12 hours
4
8 cm
16 hours
5
10 cm
24 hours
O. Reg. 239/02, s. 4
Addressing snow accumulation on a roadway includes, but is not limited to:
a) Plowing the roadway;
b) Salting the roadway;
c) Applying abrasive materials to the roadway (sand); or
d) Any combination of the methods described in clauses (a), (b), and (c).
It is important to note that there are no Class 1 or Class 2 roads within the Town of
Petawawa. The Town is comprised of Class 3, Class 4, and Class 5 roads.
The roadways within the Town of Petawawa have been sub-divided into designated
plow routes. The plow routes can be found in Appendix “A”.
Plow routes are designed to maximize staff efficiency with routes being similarly sized
so route completion times are similar. Plow routes are designed to clear the busiest
roads first, thus impacting the greatest amount of drivers possible. Secondary routes
are cleared first due to higher traffic volumes, and residential areas which include cul
de-sacs are cleared after.
It is important to note that the Town of Petawawa is a lower-tier municipality within the
County of Renfrew. As such, the County of Renfrew maintains and completes winter
control operations on several Arterial (primary routes) within the Town. These roads
include:
 Victoria Street, County Road #16;
 Laurentian Drive, County Road #25;
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 Doran Road, County Road #26;
 Barron Canyon Road, County Road #28;
 Murphy Road, County Road #37;
 Petawawa Boulevard, County Road #51; and
 Paquette Road, County Road #55.
Please refer to Appendix “A” (plow routes), which contains the County roads running
within the Town boundaries.
Public Works staff will begin winter control operations in the general priority sequence
set out in the prescribed plow routes or as directed by the Manager or Lead Hand,
taking into account the start and expected duration of a winter storm event.
It is acknowledged that in the event of emergencies, mechanical breakdowns,
accidents, or other operational problems, objectives set forth may not be met.
Section 6.1 Snow Clearing Operations-Sidewalks
Sidewalks are classified in accordance with the associated pedestrian traffic and
proximity to high volume roadways, in addition to the ease with which they can be
cleared. Sidewalk clearing operations typically begin one (1) to two (2) hours after plow
operations commence to lessen conflicts between road and sidewalk clearing
equipment. The Town of Petawawa hires five (5) contract operators for a six month
term, running from mid-October to mid-April. This staff complement operates sidewalk
tractors and one service truck that provides sand/salt for the tractors to spread on the
sidewalks.
The Town of Petawawa breaks the sidewalk network down into four (4) routes. The
sidewalk routes can be found in Appendix “B”. [Any deviation from the assigned routes
will be verbally explained to the operator].
It is the objective to clear sidewalks as soon as possible after a storm has ended.
Sanding and salting of sidewalks is completed while plowing operations are completed.
When operators are using snow blowers to move heavy snowfalls, sanding and salting
of the sidewalks will sometimes wait until after the walkways are cleared. The Manager
and Lead Hand are responsible for staff direction and decide which implements are
used for sidewalk clearing and what material is applied to the walkways.
Section 6.2 Municipal Parking Lots
There are nine (9) municipal parking lots. They are as follows:

1. Town Hall/Fire Station #2 (1111 Victoria Street);
2. Petawawa Civic Centre (16 Civic Centre Road);
3. Fire Station #1 (23 Schwanz Road);
4. Norman Behnke Hall (11 Norman Street);
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5. Kiddyland Parking Lot (11 Herman Street);
6. Petawawa Terrace Parking Lot (17 Sunset Crescent);
7. Pineridge Crescent outdoor rink parking lot (677P Pineridge Crescent);
8. OPP Upper Ottawa Valley detachment (1913 Petawawa Boulevard); and
9. End of Norman Street (parking area for Algonquin Trail Trailhead).
   All municipal parking lots have snow clearing and snow removal contracted out on an
   annual basis.
   Section 7.0 Sanding and/or Salting Operations
   Stockpiling of Winter Sand and Salt
   Sanding preparation begins with the placement of approximately 3,000 tonnes of OPS
   specified winter sand in the storage facility at the Public Works Yard, situated at 19
   Industrial Avenue.
   The sand is mixed with approximately 5% salt to maintain the workability of the winter
   sand mix and to improve de-icing capabilities. This operation takes place in August or
   September in preparation for the winter season and to allow sufficient time for the sand
   pile to dry.
   Road Salt is also stored at the Public Works Yard in a separate storage building with a
   capacity of approximately 1,000 tonnes. Salt is delivered regularly as required
   throughout the winter.
   Staff take pride in keeping our works yard organized during the winter months. Sand
   and salt loading areas are scraped clean at the end of each shift. When salt is delivered
   it is stockpiled in the storage shed and never left outside in the elements.
   Ice Formation on Roadways and Treating Icy Roadways-Sand and/or Salt
   Application
   The minimum standard for the prevention of ice formation on roadways is doing the
   following in the 24-hour period preceding an alleged formation of ice on a roadway:
   (1) Monitor the weather in accordance with Section 5.0 of this policy;
   (2) Patrol representative roadways in accordance with Section 5.0 of this policy; and
   (3) If it is determined that there is a substantial probability of ice forming on a
   roadway, as a result from the activities noted above in statement (1) and (2),
   treat the roadway to prevent ice formation within the time set out in Table 7.2(A).
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   Table 7.2(A) Ice Formation Prevention
   Class of Highway
   Time
   3
   16 hours
   4
   24 hours
   5
   24 hours
   O. Reg. 239/02, s. 5
   If the municipality meets the above noted minimum standard and, despite such
   compliance, ice forms on a roadway, the roadway is deemed to be in a state of repair
   until the earlier of:
   a) The time that the municipality becomes aware of the fact that the roadway is icy;
   or
   b) The applicable time set out in Table 7.2(B) to treat the roadway to prevent ice
   formation expires.
   Table 7.2(B) Treatment of Icy Roadways
   Class of Highway
   Time
   3
   8 hours
   4
   12 hours
   5
   16 hours
   O. Reg. 239/02, s. 5
   Application of Sand
   The objective of sanding is to increase vehicular traction by applying sand/salt mixture
   either during or after the storm event.
   If sanding during a snow event the sand will typically be used only on hills, curves and
   intersections.
   Sand is also used when air temperatures fall below minus 12 degrees Celsius and salt
   loses its effectiveness to bare roads off. When temperatures fall too low for salt, roads
   are sanded in the same manner as they would have been salted.
   Complete sanding on all streets is carried out to address slippery conditions, hard
   packed snow/ice, and freezing rain, at the discretion of the Manager and/or Lead Hand.
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   All trucks have computerized sand/salt spreader controls. Sand spreading operations
   should be conducted between 30 and 40 km/hr. The recommended sand application
   rate is 570 kg per two-lane kilometre for single spinner. Sand spreaders are calibrated
   and adjusted as required.
   The Town of Petawawa can encounter long cold snaps during the winter months where
   sand is a very important tool for maintaining safe roadways. Sanding rates are higher
   than salt rates because it is used as an abrasive rather than a de-icer. Sanding impacts
   negatively on street cleanliness, storm sewer cleaning requirements, as well as air
   quality.
   Application of Salt
   Straight road salt is applied to all roads within the Town of Petawawa when conditions
   warrant. It is not an objective of this policy to provide bare pavement conditions on all
   roads. Typically salt is used when:
   a) Air temperature is minus 12 degrees Celsius or higher;
   b) Sun is present in the forecast;
   c) Commuter traffic is present to assist in the formation of brine;
   d) Freezing rain adheres to the roadway (de-icing);
   e) Snow and ice have adhered to the roadway (de-icing); and
   f) Selectively placed prior to a pending freezing rain event (anti-icing).
   Normally, salt should never be applied when the temperature is below minus 12
   degrees Celsius; however, in the presence of sun and heavy traffic volume, which
   creates higher road surface temperature, salt can sometimes be effectively applied to a
   temperature of minus 18 degrees Celsius.
   Salt spreaders are calibrated and adjusted as required, at the discretion of the Manager
   of Public Works. Salt rates are calibrated to MTO (Ministry of Transportation) application
   rates.
   Section 8.0 Snow Removal and Hauling
   Snow Removal Objectives
   The Public Works Department completes snow removal operations between snow
   events in all plow routes. The objectives of snow removal operations are as follows:
    Increase snow storage area for future snow events;
    Address sight line issues at intersections and driveway ends;
    Increase road width for safety of drivers;
    Allow water to properly drain to culverts and catch basins when the spring melt
   occurs; and
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    Removal of roadside snow reduces the amount of sand and debris that enters
   the storm drainage system.
   Snow Removal Process
   After snow plowing operations are completed, windrows of snow could be removed,
   depending on conditions, from the sides of selected streets. This is accomplished by
   using a loader with large snow blower attachment, and loading the snow into Town
   trucks, or into contracted dump trucks. The snow is then hauled to the Town’s snow
   disposal facility.
   Windrows of snow shall normally be removed on streets where the following criteria are
   met:
    Where lack of adequate snow storage results in a reduction of proper lane
   widths;
    Where lack of adequate snow storage prohibits the reasonable movement of
   pedestrians using the adjacent sidewalk; and
    Where lack of adequate snow storage results in sight line issues at intersections
   or at resident driveway ends.
   Notwithstanding the above, the Town shall take advantage of mechanically blowing
   snow to adjacent municipal properties to accommodate snow storage wherever
   possible, rather than resorting to hauling.
   Windrows of plowed snow across private driveways and entrances resulting from
   plowing operations shall not be removed.
   Some areas may necessarily receive more frequent snow removal due to blowing or
   drifting snow.
   Section 9.0 Fire Hydrants
   The clearing of snow around fire hydrants begins after the plowing of streets and
   sidewalks are completed and as resources permit.
   Fire hydrants will not necessarily be cleaned of snow after each snow storm. Fire
   hydrants will be cleared to provide adequate access to all ports when snow around the
   hydrant accumulates to a height that may interfere with the accessibility to the fire
   hydrant.
   The objective is to clear the snow from the fire hydrants as soon as personnel and
   equipment are available.
   Residents are also encouraged to “adopt a hydrant” and assist with snow clearing. Such
   efforts by the residents are in their own best interest as it affords better fire protection to
   their own property as well as their neighbours’.
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   Hydrant flags are installed prior to the onset of winter to clearly mark hydrant locations.
   Section 10.0 Winter Drainage
   Over the course of the winter season, Public Works staff monitor weather conditions
   daily. When the forecast begins to show consecutive days of milder temperatures
   (typically 2-3 days @ >0 degrees Celsius) the Manager and Lead Hand will proactively
   investigate specified ditch locations to confirm whether snow and ice removal/clean out
   is warranted.
   The intent of the winter drainage inspection program is to maximize the capacity of
   existing ditch systems in areas that are historically subject to higher run-off rates from
   melting snow and/or rain. Similarly, beaver dam areas are inspected, along with large
   diameter culverts to prevent roadway washouts.
   The Public Works staff have two (2) culvert steaming units at their disposal to open
   frozen culverts, catch basins, and dry wells.
   The overarching goal is to promote efficient drainage, and maintain roadway integrity
   and safety by keeping water off the travelled road surface as much as possible.
   Section 11.0 Winter Sand Removal
   Each spring, street sweeping equipment is deployed to collect the winter sand that was
   applied during the winter season.
   The Public Works street sweeping equipment includes the following:
    Two (2) sidewalk unit broom attachments to sweep roads and/or sidewalks.
   Street sweeping is completed by contractors hired annually to complete specific
   segments of the Town’s road network. These segments include multi-lane roads, urban
   standard roads, and roads with asphalt gutters.
   The duration to complete the Town-wide winter sweeping program is approximately six
   (6) weeks (weather permitting), and is typically completed by the end of May.
   Section 12.0 Interference with Winter Control Operations
   Parking situations, or road fouling issues that interfere with winter control operations are
   typically dealt with through application of the Town’s Snow Removal By-law 683/11.
   [See Appendix “D”]
   The Town of Petawawa has hired the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires (Ottawa
   Division) to provide By-law and Parking Enforcement Services. The service is provided
   eight (8) hours per day, seven (7) days a week, with flexibility for after-hours winter
   control operations.
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   Town staff also assist with By-law Enforcement through notices and letters that are sent
   out prior to the onset of winter. These notices and letters remind residents of our by
   laws and enforcement policies.
   Section 13.0 Damage Resulting from Winter Control Operations
   Road and sidewalk snow clearing operations can result in damage to sod, especially if
   the ground is not entirely frozen.
   Residents are advised to contact the Public Works Department when damage is first
   noticed. The homeowner’s name and address will be added to a list for repair when
   temperatures permit and materials are available.
   Damage to municipal boulevard sod will be repaired in the spring. Boulevard
   reinstatement will be completed using topsoil and seed only. Residents are requested to
   assist by watering the areas that are repaired.
   Where a boulevard has been impacted by “winter kill”, no maintenance shall be done by
   the Town. Abutting property owners may, at their discretion, take steps to help expedite
   the re-vegetation process. Winter kill is defined as areas of grassed boulevard that have
   been impacted by cold weather and sand/salt from winter control operations.
   Section 14.0 Mailboxes
   Public Works staff may inadvertently damage mailboxes due to the pushing force of
   snow. If the damage is deemed to be caused by Town plowing operations, the mailbox
   will be repaired/replaced by staff as soon as possible.
   Section 15.0 Inquiries and/or Complaints
   Inquiries and/or complaints related to winter control operations should be addressed to:
   Town of Petawawa, Public Works Department
   1111 Victoria Street
   Petawawa, ON K8H 2E6
   613-687-5536 ext. 2301
   works@petawawa.ca
   Complaints that are received from individuals concerning winter control operations will
   be addressed and followed up on, as required, by appropriate staff, within the context of
   the Winter Control Policy.
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   Appendix “A”
   Plow Routes
   Legend:
   Plow Route #44 Green
   Plow Route #33 Pink
   Plow Route #49 Purple
   Plow Route #40 Yellow
   Plow Route #54 Orange
   Plow Route #46 not shown. Completes gravel roads.
   Brown shaded roads are County of Renfrew roads.
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   Appendix “B”
   Sidewalk Routes
   Sidewalk Route #43-13:

10. Leave Public Works Yard and turn onto Black Bay Road. Travel down to the
    Boulevard.
    Cross the Boulevard and turn left on sidewalk. Follow that sidewalk to Silke Drive.
    Turn right onto Silke Drive. Follow that sidewalk all the way to Laurentian Drive.
    Bobtail back to Boulevard.
    Turn right onto sidewalk and continue to Civic Centre Road at Boulevard. Clean
    around light posts on your way.
    Turn right onto sidewalk on Civic Centre Road. Follow that sidewalk to Laurentian
    Drive.
    Turn around and complete one pass on paved sidewalk on opposite side of Civic
    Centre Road to Leeder Lane.
    Complete two passes on sidewalk around the school zone, as well clear trail from
    school to gravel parking lot at Civic Centre rink (two passes).
    Return to Civic Centre Road and turn right. Follow paved sidewalk to Boulevard.
11. At Boulevard, turn around and complete second pass on paved sidewalk to
    Laurentian Drive.
12. After completing second pass, bob tail back down Civic Centre Road, and turn left
    onto Highland Park Drive.
13. Follow sidewalk on Highland Park Drive until you get to Concord Street.
14. Turn left onto Concord Street and follow sidewalk around horseshoe back to
    Highland Park Drive.
15. Continue down Highland Park Drive until you get to Winfield Street.
16. Turn left on Winfield Street and follow Winfield until you get to Greenbank Street.
17. Turn left on Greenbank Street and do sidewalk up to Civic Centre Road. Then
    complete opposite sidewalk back to Winfield Street.
18. Turn left onto Winfield Street and follow to Morning Star Street.
19. Turn left onto Morning Star Street and follow sidewalk to Highland Park Drive.
20. Once at Highland Park Drive turn around and bob tail back to Morning Star Street
    and Winfield Street intersection.
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21. Hop on sidewalk at Morning Star Street and follow that back to Winfield Street.
22. Once at Winfield Street pick up and turn left. Follow back to Highland Park Drive.
23. Turn left at Highland Park Drive, follow sidewalk down to Laurentian Drive.
24. Turn around and bob tail to Newport Drive, (first street on left).
25. Complete Newport Drive. When finished turn left onto Highland Park Drive. Take
    Highland Park Drive to Greenvale Crescent.
26. Turn left onto Greenvale Crescent. Follow sidewalk until you come back to
    Highland Park Drive.
27. Once complete Greenvale Crescent, turn around and follow that street back to
    Boulder Creek Trail.
28. Turn right onto Boulder Creek Trail and follow street until you get to Limestone
    Trail.
29. Turn left onto Limestone Trail and follow sidewalk to Laurentian Drive.
30. At Laurentian Drive turn around and take your first right onto Riverstone Trail.
31. Complete Riverstone Trail sidewalk all the way back to Boulder Creek Trail
    intersection.
32. At Boulder Creek Trail turn left and bobtail back to Limestone Trail.
33. Cross road and complete Boulder Creek Trail to Sandstone Crescent.
34. Turn left onto Sandstone Crescent and follow to Limestone Trail.
35. Turn left onto Limestone Trail, then first left onto Turning Stone Crescent.
    Complete Turning Stone Crescent horseshoe back out to Limestone Trail.
36. Bobtail back to Limestone Trail and hop on sidewalk at Boulder Creek Trail
    intersection – head towards Boulevard.
37. At Boulevard lights, turn right and go down to Renfrew Street. Turn right on
    Renfrew Street and follow all the way around back to Limestone Trail.
38. Return to Boulevard lights and cross road. Hop on new trail that runs along the old
    rail bed.
39. Follow walking trail all the way to Doran Road and Boulevard intersection.
40. Cross road onto Mohns Avenue sidewalk on right side.
41. Take Mohns Avenue sidewalk to Ethel Street. Turn right on Ethel Street and
    follow sidewalk to Maple Avenue.
42. Complete Maple Avenue to the Boulevard. Turn around and bobtail back down
    Maple Avenue.
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43. Turn right onto Pine Place and complete. Go back to Maple Avenue and follow to
    Mohns Avenue.
44. Continue down Mohns Avenue, then turn right onto Violet Street.
45. Complete Violet Street, and return to Mohns Avenue and continue down to Wolfe
    Avenue.
46. Go North on Wolfe Avenue to Victoria Street.
47. Go West on Victoria Street to Ethel Street.
48. Go South on Ethel Street down to Mohns Avenue.
49. Bobtail down Mohns Avenue to Violet Street. Go North on Violet Street to Victoria
    Street.
50. Go West on Victoria Street to Willard Street.
51. Go South down Willard Street.
52. Once done Willard Street, return to Victoria Street. Head West to Portage Road.
53. Head West down Portage Road to Wilson Avenue.
54. North on Wilson Avenue to Gerald Street.
55. West on Gerald Street and loop around to Daniel Avenue.
56. East on Daniel Avenue back towards Wilson Avenue.
57. Once at Wilson Avenue, bob tail back down to Daniel Avenue to Scott Avenue.
58. South on Scott Avenue to Portage Road.
59. Take Portage Road West to Dustin Drive.
60. Go South down Dustin Drive.
61. Once complete, bob tail to Terrance Drive and complete back out to Portage
    Road.
62. Take Portage Road and bob tail down to Audrey Street.
63. South down Audrey Street to Russell Street.
64. East on Russell Street to Selkirk Street.
65. South on Selkirk Street to Woodland Crescent.
66. West on Woodland Crescent to Oak Avenue.
67. North on Oak Avenue to Edith Street.
68. East on Edith Street to Spruce Street.
69. South on Spruce Street to Woodland Crescent, then bob tail back to Edith Street.
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70. On Edith Street head East to Briarwood Drive.
71. South down Briarwood Drive to Patricia Street. Then bob tail back to Edith Street.
72. East on Edith Street to Doran Road.
73. Loop around Doran Road to Patricia Street. Head West down Patricia Street to
    Briarwood Drive intersection.
74. Bob tail to Herman Street at Mary Street intersection.
75. North on Mary Street to Norman Street.
76. Go East on Norman Street to John Street.
77. Go South on John Street all the way to Murphy Road.
78. Head East on Murphy Road (on the road) until Nuthatch Drive.
79. South down Nuthatch Drive until Oriole Crescent.
80. Go West on Oriole Crescent until Hummingbird Lane.
81. East on Hummingbird Lane back to Nuthatch Drive.
82. Bob tail back down Hummingbird Lane to Oriole Crescent.
83. Follow Oriole Crescent all the way back to Nuthatch Drive.
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    Sidewalk Route #45-15:

84. Leave Public Works Yard and head North up Industrial Avenue to Winston
    Avenue.
    Hop on sidewalk at Winston Avenue and head North to Town Centre Boulevard.
    Turn right on Town Centre Boulevard, head East to Petawawa Boulevard.
    Turn around and head back up Town Centre Boulevard to Canadian Forces Drive.
    Turn right on Canadian Forces Drive and proceed down to Petawawa Boulevard.
    Cross at lights to the grocery store side, proceed North up Petawawa Boulevard
    to Victoria Street.
    Turn right at Victoria Street and take sidewalk to the end at Henry’s Furniture.
    Hop across the road and take sidewalk back to Boulevard.
    Turn right at Boulevard and head North up to base.
85. Once on base start at Festubert Boulevard/Paardeberg Boulevard intersection.
86. Take Paardeberg Boulevard East all the way down to Regalbuto Avenue.
87. Turn left onto Regalbuto Avenue and head as far as the PMFRC.
88. Once at PMFRC, turn around and head back to Paardeberg Boulevard.
89. East on Paardeberg Boulevard until you reach Ypres Boulevard.
90. Turn right onto Ypres Boulevard. Do sidewalk to dead end.
91. Follow Ypres Boulevard back down to Regalbuto Avenue.
92. Once at Regalbuto Avenue turn left and head down until Messina Street.
93. Turn left at Messina Street and follow sidewalk up to Ypres Boulevard.
94. At Ypres Boulevard bob tail down to Melfa Avenue.
95. Turn right at Melfa Avenue and head East down to Pegasus Street.
96. At Pegasus Street turn right and follow sidewalk to Brownfield Drive.
97. Loop around Brownfield Drive until you hit Moreuil Wood Boulevard.
98. At Moreuil Wood Boulevard bob tail back to Ypres Boulevard.
99. At Ypres Boulevard turn right and head North to Ortona Avenue.
100. Turn right on Ortona Avenue and follow all the way to Volturno Street.
101. At Volturno Street turn right and head towards Moreuil Wood Boulevard.
102. At Moreuil Wood Boulevard turn around and go back on Volturno Street.
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103. Take Volturno Street back to Ortona Avenue. Once on Ortona Avenue follow road
     until Dieppe Street.
104. Turn right onto Dieppe Street and follow to Moreuil Wood Boulevard.
105. At Moreuil Wood Boulevard turn around back onto Dieppe Street.
106. Follow Dieppe Street back to Ortona Avenue. Turn right onto Ortona Avenue and
     follow all the way to Festubert Boulevard.
107. Turn left onto Festubert Boulevard and then take first left onto Arras Road.
108. Follow Arras Road South back to Ortona Avenue.
109. Ortona Avenue to Dieppe Street.
110. Once at Dieppe Street, turn right and go West to Ypres Boulevard.
111. Turn around at Ypres Boulevard and take Dieppe Street back to Ortona Avenue.
112. At Ortona Avenue, turn right and bob tail down to Volturno Street.
113. Turn right onto Volturno Street and follow to Ypres Boulevard.
114. At Ypres Boulevard, come back down Volturno Street to Ortona Avenue
     intersection.
115. Bobtail South on Ortona Avenue down to Nissoria Street.
116. Turn right onto Nissoria Street and follow all the way to Ypres Boulevard.
117. Once at Ypres Boulevard turn around and follow Nissoria Street back to Ortona
     Avenue.
118. Turn right on Ortona Avenue and follow around to Paccino
119. Turn right onto Paccino and follow to Nissoria
120. At Nissoria turn around, and go back down Pachino Street to Ortona Avenue.
121. At Ortona Avenue turn right and head down to Moro Crescent.
122. Turn right at Moro Crescent and follow to Ypres Boulevard.
123. At Ypres Boulevard turn around and take Moro Crescent back to Ortona Avenue.
124. Turn right onto Ortona Avenue and follow to Ypres Boulevard.
125. Turn right on Ypres Boulevard and follow all the way to Volturno Street.
126. Turn right onto Volturno Street and bob tail down to Liri Avenue.
127. Turn left onto Liri Avenue and follow to Dieppe Street.
128. At Dieppe Street turn left then take your first left to Cassino Avenue.
129. Do Cassino Avenue back to Volturno Street.
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130. Bobtail off base all the way to the Catwalk trail.
131. Complete the Catwalk trail.
132. Then head to Bert Street and Boulevard intersection.
133. Head East down Bert Street to Harry Street.
134. Turn right at Harry Street and follow to Algonquin Street/Victoria Street
     intersection.
135. Turn around at intersection and head back down Algonquin Street until Park
     Drive.
136. Complete Park Drive horseshoe.
137. Route is complete.
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     Sidewalk Route #53-19:

138. Leave Public Works Yard and head east down Black Bay Road to Boulevard.
     Head South on Boulevard sidewalk to Schwanz Road.
     Continue South on Schwanz Road back to Boulevard.
     Go South on the Boulevard to Radtke Road. Then head East on Radtke Road to
     Runge Drive.
     From Runge Drive bobtail back to Boulevard and continue South all the way down
     to River Drive.
     East on River Drive until sidewalk ends.
     Bobtail back to Boulevard then bobtail to Kramer Avenue.
     Complete sidewalk behind Pineview School. Bobtail to Laurentian Drive/Schwanz
     Road intersection.
     Hop on sidewalk at Laurentian Drive and go North all the way down to the Point
     (Victoria Street).
139. Bobtail back up Laurentian Drive hill to Dundonald Drive.
140. Head West down Dundonald Drive to Wilbert Street to sidewalk end.
141. Bobtail back to Volunteer Way. Turn right and go South down Volunteer Way to
     Civic Centre Road.
142. At Civic Centre Road switch to opposite side of Volunteer Way and complete
     sidewalk back to Dundonald Drive.
143. Turn right on Dundonald Drive and head East to Brock Square.
144. Complete Brock Square horseshoe and then come back out to Dundonald Drive.
145. Continue East on Dundonald Drive all the way to Laurentian Drive.
146. Bobtail from Laurentian Drive back down to Dundonald Drive and head North on
     Borden Avenue.
147. North on Borden Avenue to Wolfe Avenue.
148. North on Wolfe Avenue all the way to Victoria Street.
149. Head East on Victoria Street down to East Street.
150. Once on East Street go South down to Abbie Lane.
151. Bobtail down to Bayshore Drive and do sidewalk to dead end of street.
152. Then bobtail back to East Street and head North to Island View Drive.
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153. Head East on Island View Drive until dead end and then head back West to Albert
     Street.
154. Once on Albert Street, head South back to Victoria Street.
155. Bobtail down Victoria Street to Armstrong Road.
156. Go around the horseshoe and back to Victoria Street.
157. Head West up Victoria Street until you get to the entrance of the Catwalk trail.
158. Complete two passes of the entire trail.
159. Route is complete.
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     Sidewalk Route #55-20:

160. Leave yard and head to Doran Road and Derek Drive intersection.
     Start sidewalk on Doran Road and head North all the way to Murphy Road.
     Once at Murphy Road bobtail down to Hemlock Street and start working back on
     the Murphy Road sidewalk heading East.
     Take Murphy Road sidewalk East to the lights at Petawawa Boulevard.
     Once at Boulevard bobtail back up to Murphy Road at Herman Street.
     Hop on Herman Street sidewalk and go North all the way up to water tower, (turns
     into Woodland Crescent).
     Once complete to Woodland water tower, bobtail all the way down to the lights at
     Doran Road at the Boulevard.
     Clean around lights then hop on Boulevard sidewalk and head North up to Base.
     Once on Base, do Festubert Boulevard sidewalk (right side) all the way to Moreuil
     Wood Boulevard.
161. Do Moreuil Wood Boulevard sidewalk (right side) to dead end then come back
     down on left side of the road to Festubert Boulevard.
162. Do left side sidewalk of Festubert Boulevard to Reichwald Crescent.
163. Turn on Reichwald Crescent and head East to Cleve Avenue.
164. Once at Cleve Avenue turn right and head South down Cleve Avenue until
     Paardeberg Boulevard.
165. Bobtail from Paardeberg Boulevard back to Reichwald Crescent and continue on
     Reichwald Crescent until you get to Hochwald Street.
166. Once at Hochwald Street intersection turn right and head South down Hochwald
     Street to Paardeberg Boulevard.
167. Bobtail from Paardeberg Boulevard back to Reichwald Crescent and follow
     Reichwald Crescent all the way to Falaise Street.
168. Once at Falaise Street turn right and head East to Riccione Avenue.
169. Once at Riccione Avenue turn right and head South to Volturno Street.
170. At Volturno Street turn right and head West down Normandy Avenue until you
     reach Arnhem Street.
171. Turn right on Arnhem Street and follow back to Riccione Avenue.
172. Once at Riccione Avenue turn around and go back down Arnhem Street.
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173. Turn right onto Normandy Avenue and go West to Hochwald Street.
174. Once at Hochwald Street turn around and head East back down Normandy
     Avenue all the way to Volturno Street/Ypres Boulevard intersection.
175. Once at intersection turn around and head West back to Riccione Avenue.
176. At Riccione Avenue turn right and go North to Dieppe Street.
177. At Dieppe Street turn right and head East to Ypres Boulevard.
178. At Ypres Boulevard turn around and head West back down Dieppe Street to
     Festubert Boulevard.
179. At Festubert Boulevard turn around and head East back down Dieppe Street until
     Riccione Avenue.
180. Once at Riccione Avenue turn right and head South to Falaise Street.
181. At Falaise Street turn right and head West to Festubert Boulevard.
182. Once at Festubert Boulevard, turn around and do other side of Falaise Street to
     Ypres Boulevard.
183. When you get to Ypres Boulevard, turn left and bobtail North up to Caen Street.
184. At Caen Street, turn left and go West to Goch Crescent.
185. At Goch Crescent, turn right and do both sides of the loop.
186. Once finished Goch Crescent, turn back onto Caen Street and head West to
     Festubert Boulevard.
187. At Festubert Boulevard, turn around and head East back down Caen Street to
     Ypres Boulevard.
188. Bobtail from Ypres Boulevard all the way down to Antwerp Street and Paardeberg
     Boulevard intersection.
189. Turn onto Antwerp Street and head North to Cleve Avenue.
190. Turn right onto Cleve Avenue and go East to Paardeberg Boulevard.
191. Once at Paardeberg Boulevard turn around and head West back down Cleve
     Avenue until Dunkirk Avenue.
192. At Dunkirk Avenue, turn right and head East to Carpiquet Road.
193. At Carpiquet Road, turn right and do the cul-de-sac.
194. Once out of cul-de-sac, continue on Dunkirk Avenue to Paardeberg Boulevard.
195. Head off the base.
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     At the completion of the Sidewalk Routes, all operators work to complete these
     subdivisions:

196. Radtke Estates Subdivision
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     Start at Murphy Road and Marquis Drive intersection.
     Go South down Marquis Drive until Noble Crescent.
     Go East on Noble Crescent around the entire horseshoe.
     Bobtail back down Marquis Drive and turn East onto Nile Street.
     Once Nile Street is done, this Subdivision is complete.
     Laurentian Highlands Subdivision
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     Start at Butler Boulevard/Murphy Road intersection.
     Head South down Butler Boulevard until Gardner Crescent.
     Go North on Gardner Crescent around to McNamara Street.
     Turn and go South down McNamara Street. Once street is done, bobtail
     back to Gardner Crescent and finish out to Butler Boulevard.
     Hop back on Butler and head South to Bedard Boulevard.
     Once on Bedard Boulevard, go South down near dead end.
     Bobtail back to Bedard Boulevard/Butler Boulevard intersection and head
     North on sidewalk towards Murphy Road.
     At Murphy Road, turn around and bobtail back to Nick Street.
     Turn East onto Nick Street off of Bedard Boulevard.
     After Nick Street, subdivision is complete.
     Town Centre/Winston
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     Complete both sides of Canadian Forces Drive.
     Both sides of Town Centre Boulevard.
     Right side of Winston Avenue, heading back towards Public Works Yard.
     One side of William Thomas Drive.
     Complete. Return to Public Works Yard.
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     Road Patrol Log Form
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     Appendix “D”
     Snow Removal By-law 683/11
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     Appendix “E”
     Winter Maintenance Policy By-law 1150/17
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     Appendix “F”
     Significant Weather Event Information
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