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Snow and Ice Control Plan
Revised: August 2025
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Foreword
The Snow and Ice Control Plan 2025 builds on previous versions of the Town's Snow
and Ice Control Plan, which was originally developed beginning with the 2001-2002
winter season. The primary purpose of the 2025-2026 revision to the Snow and Ice
Control Plan is to recognize the snow and ice control activities directly controlled by the
Town and its officers and employees rather than by a third-party contractor.
Objective
To provide an effective, efficient, environmentally friendly, and financially responsible
level of service for snow and ice control in the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield, and to
ensure that this level of service is well understood and accepted by all stake holders,
Council, municipal staff, employees, and the public.
Mission Statement
To provide a consistent and adequate level of snow and ice control in the Town of Grand
Bay-Westfield, ensuring road salts and sand are applied at the right time, in the right
place, and in the right amounts to protect the environment, motorists and pedestrians.
Policy
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield provides Snow and Ice Control on municipal streets and
sidewalks according to pre-established priorities to provide a defined level of service.
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield provides snow and ice control to municipal properties.
Snow and ice control service to these facilities is also by pre-established priorities.
Street Priority
Streets are prioritized based on their importance in the overall transportation network and
safety of motorists. A complete list of streets and their priority can be found in Appendix
'D'.
Priority 1 - streets are arterial and heavily traveled collector streets e.g. River Valley Drive
and Nerepis Road (Route 177), and roads considered a safety concern due to steepness.
Priority 1 Streets (listed in alphabetical order)
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Arterial and Heavily traveled collectors:
Allan Street
Colonel Nase Boulevard
Ferry Road
Epworth Park Road (between River Valley Drive and Inglewood Drive)
Inglewood Drive
Murray Street/Eldon Lane
Nerepis Road
Pamdenec Road (River Valley Drive to east to River Street)
River Valley Drive
Woolastook Drive
*Beverley Hills Drive
*Brandy Point Road, (hill portion onto Inglewood Drive only)
*Central Avenue
*Florence Drive
*Garden Road
*Highland Road **(Woolastook Drive to Colonel Nase Boulevard)
*Hillandale Drive
*June Avenue
*Leila Street
*Mallard Drive
*MacLean Road
*Park Avenue
*Philip Street
*Sunnyside Drive
*Timberlee Manor Road
*Valley View Drive
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*Priority 2 or 3 rated street serviced as a Priority 1 due to steep
hills.
- **Only a portion of the street is serviced at the Priority 1 standard.
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Priority 2 - streets are collectors and some heavily traveled local streets, e.g. Allan Street
and Longwood Drive, Epworth Park Road, and Pamdenec Road.
Priority 2 Streets (listed in alphabetical order)
Baycrest Drive
Bayview Road
Bellaire Terrace
Brookdale Avenue
Chestnut Drive
Edgemount Drive
Epworth Park Road (River Valley Drive west to end)
George Street
LaCroix Drive
Lakeview Road
Longwood Drive
Majestic Drive
Meadow Brook Drive
Morningside Crescent
Ridge Way
Rosemere Drive
Southwest Street
Station Street
Timberlee Manor Road
Thompson Road
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Priority 3 - streets are typically low traffic collectors and local streets e.g. Sandlewood
Crescent and Westfield Crescent.
Priority 3 Streets (listed in alphabetical order)
Alder Road
Grove Street
Pioneer Lane
Allingham Terrace
Hall Road
Points Road
Andrew Court
Hamilton Road & Hamiltion
Road Extension (prvt)
Prosser Court
Apple Hill Road
Hammond Road
Rainbow Cres.
Ash Glen Lane
Harmony Road
Ready Street
Ballentine Place
Harris Road
River Bend Court
Balsam Drive
Hazel Street
Riverdale Court
Baysong Bluff
Highland Road (gravel portion)
Riverside Park
Beach Road
Hillside Road
River Street
Birchee Drive
Honeydew Court
Riverview Ave.
Birchwood Court
Horseshoe Lane
Robbin Court
Boyd Drive
Hoyt Street
Round Lake Road
Brandy Crescent
Ingleside Court
Sandlewood Cres.
Brandy Point Road
Irvin Lane
Second Street
Broad Street
Kendra Court
Shannon Road
Brooker Lane
Kenwood Lane
Smith Lane (north &
south leg)
Brundage Point Road
Kirtley Ave.
South Street
Bustin Road
Leighside Court
Spruce Street
Calvin Lane
London Lane
Stevens Court
Cavalier Lane
Maple Row
Sunset Cres.
Cooper Lane
Maralyn Court
Tanglewood Court
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Country Club Drive
Mcdonald Ave.
Teal Street
Crestwood Drive
Mersereau Road
Tilsley Place
Crystal Court
Midwood Lane
Wasson Lane
Douglas Street
Milligan Road
Wedgewood Drive
Ella Lane
Mullen Lane
West Street
Elandon Street
Nelson Street
Westfield Cres.
Elsie Lane
North Street
William Street
Evergreen Drive
Oak Lane
Willow Lane
Fern Avenue
Old Shore Road
Windsong Court
First Street
Olive Road
Windsor Street
Florence Drive
Ononette Road
Wong Way
Fourth Street
Pine Avenue
Woodside Court
Frederick Street
School Street (on non-school
days)
Young Street
Gary Court
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Sidewalk and Municipal Properties Priority
Sidewalks and municipal properties are prioritized based on their expected use during and
after the storm.
Priority 1 areas require immediate service during the storm e.g. the Fire Stations.
Sidewalks may be partially serviced during plowing operations. However, sidewalks are
not fully serviced until after the main storm event has concluded.
For clarification any sidewalk serviced during a storm event is temporary
and for the purpose of providing additional room for snow storage for the
snow removed from the road. During a storm event the sidewalk cannot
be fully serviced. It is not until the street plow makes its last pass plowing
snow/slush onto the sidewalk that the sidewalk can be fully serviced.
Priority 2 areas are municipal properties currently in use during the storm, e.g. Centrum,
Lions Building, and the River Center.
Priority 3 areas are those not expected to be used until after the storm event, e.g. bus
stops, dog park, sewerage lift stations. The specifics for storm responses are described in
the Responsibility Section.
The stated priorities are guides used for direction which may be altered depending on a
number of possible conditions. For example a Priority 3 roadway may be serviced before
a Priority 2 roadway due to safety factors, e.g. existence of steep hill or the logistics of
servicing a roadway while the equipment is in the area.
Responsibilities
1.
Council is responsible to ensure policies are in place to handle storm events. Under
the Snow and Ice Control By-law, a copy of which is attached as Appendix "A", Council
has delegated authority to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to develop, adopt
and implement this Snow and Ice Control Plan.
2. The CAO is authorized to delegate such authority to any one or more other officers
and employees of the Town. Where this Snow and Ice Control Plan assigns
responsibility for any function to an officer or employee of the Town, the authority for
such responsibility is delegated to that officer or employee by the CAO.
3. The Public Works Commissioner is responsible to:
3.1
the CAO for snow and ice control in the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield;
recommendations are forwarded to the CAO for consideration;
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3.2
monitor and review storm events with appropriate municipal staff to
ensure a consistent and adequate level of service was provided;
3.3
direct and arrange for snow control services for streets, sidewalks and
municipal properties.
4. The Public Works Commissioner is responsible for ensuring the winter storm response
is in accordance with this Snow and Ice Control Plan. The general procedure followed
will be in accordance with established priorities:
4.1 Priority 1 - Arterials and Selected Collectors
4.2
Priority 2 - Collectors and Selected Locals
4.3
Priority 3 - Local Streets
5. The Operators of all Snow Control and Winter Maintenance vehicles and equipment
will operate in a safe and efficient manner at all times. Operators will be responsible
for ensuring that their route is completed in accordance with the Snow and Ice
Control Plan. The Operators will report to their immediate supervisor if there are any
problems or difficulties with their equipment or plow route as soon as possible.
Procedures
Specific policies and procedures have been based on experience, available resources,
and the expectations of the Council, and the Community.
Policies are approved by Council. Procedures are approved by the Department Head.
Procedures for Snow and Ice Control During a Storm Event
1.
A decision will be made by the Town's road inspector for a roadway response and
the Public Works Superintendent for a sidewalk and municipal properties
response regarding what type of vehicle and how many vehicles will be used
during the storm event. For example, a light snowfall may require spreader trucks
only. As the storm intensifies, additional vehicles/equipment may be necessary.
Heavy snowfall may require all available vehicles and equipment.
2. Icy conditions by themselves or combined with snow, require special operations.
This may include applying a sand/salt mix at intersections, hills and heavily
traveled routes, the reassignment of vehicles and equipment to Priority 1 and 2
streets to maintain an effective and efficient level of service of snow and ice
control may be necessary.
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3. The Road Inspector and Public Works Superintendent will exercise judgment on
what types of vehicles and equipment will be used with each situation. Factors
that contribute to these decisions include: light snow, heavy wet snow, ice,
freezing rain, ice pellets, time of day, day of week, temperature, storm duration,
etc. Roadway response Application Guide (Appendix "C") is only one guide to
assist in decision making. Other factors include, experience of personnel,
available equipment, safety concerns, etc.
Priority of plowing will be in accordance with the approved priority detailed for each
piece of equipment. The Works Commissioner or the Public Works Superintendent may
order changes in standard procedures as special situations dictate.
The Works Department services all Municipal sidewalks after the roadway snow and ice
control is completed. School bus stops along River Valley Drive, Nerepis Road, Woolastook
Drive, Inglewood Drive, Valleyview Drive, and other dangerous areas to be identified, shall
be monitored to ensure sufficient space for students to gather.
Streets
Priority 1 - Level of Service - Arterials/Heavily Traveled Collectors
Arterial and heavily traveled collector streets and steep hills receive the highest priority.
These streets are plowed continuously during snowstorm, where possible (see
guidelines below). The Snow and Ice Control measures utilize controlled salting to
maintain clear driving lanes following a storm:
1.1
apply one salt application to prevent bonding with asphalt, (subject to
temperature, time and intensity);
1.2 plow after 4 cm accumulation, when possible;
1.3
plow continuously during storm , visibility permitting;
1.4
controlled salting after driving lanes are plowed with no further
accumulation expected;
1.5
storm conditions or other factors do not always allow this objective to be
met. Examples are when the rate of snow fall is greater than the time it
takes to service a plow route, rain precedes freezing temperatures or
change to snow, a freezing rain or temperature drop causing icing
conditions all over the Town at once.
Priority 2 - Level of Service - Collectors/Heavily Traveled Locals
Collectors and heavily traveled local streets are plowed to hold snow accumulation to 8
cm where possible. Salting is carried out following the storm to maintain clear driving
lanes:
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2.1
apply one application of salt to prevent bonding with asphalt after first
plow; (subject to temperature, time and intensity);
2.2
plow after 4 - 8 cm accumulation, when possible;
2.3
repeat so as to hold maximum accumulation to 8 cm;
2.4
controlled salting on designated collectors and heavily traveled local streets;
2.5
controlled salting after driving lanes are plowed with no further accumulation
expected; widen during daylight hours if possible;
2.6
storm conditions or other factors do not always allow this objective to be met.
Priority 3-Paved - Level of Service - Local Streets Paved
Local streets are plowed after 8 cm accumulation of snow, salting is carried out for snow
and ice control. The level of service accepts a snow packed street during the storm, with
hills, curves, intersections and hazardous areas treated with salt:
3.1 plow after 8 cm or more accumulation, when possible; repeat plowing as
necessary;
3.2 salt hills, curves, intersections and icy spots during the storm;
3.3 controlled salting after driving lanes are plowed with no further accumulation
expected;
3.4 widen during daylight hours if possible;
3.5 storm conditions or other factors do not always allow this objective to be met.
Priority 3-Gravel - Level of Service - Local Streets Gravel
Local streets are plowed after 8 cm accumulation of snow, salting is carried out for snow
and ice control. The level of service accepts a snow packed street during the storm, with
hills, curves, intersections and hazardous areas treated with sand/salt mix:
3.1 plow after 8 cm or more accumulation, when possible; repeat plowing as
necessary;
3.2 sand/salt hills, curves, intersections and icy spots during the storm;
3.3 controlled sand/salt application after driving lanes are plowed with no further
accumulation expected;
3.4 widen during daylight hours if possible;
3.5 storm conditions or other factors do not always allow this objective to be met.
b) Sidewalks and Municipal Facilities in Use
Priority 1 - Level of Service - Sidewalks and Municipal Facilities in Use
Municipal Facilities in use receive the highest priority. The Community Centrum, Lions
Building, River Centre and Fire Stations #1 & #2 including access road are serviced during
the storm event depending on scheduled usage. The snow and ice control utilizes
controlled salting to maintain an adequate walking surface:
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1.1
apply one salt application to prevent bonding with parking lots and access
road at Station 2; (subject to temperature, time and intensity);
1.2
plow parking lots and access road Station 2, intended for use during the
storm event after 4 cm accumulation, when possible;
1.3
shovel all walkways scheduled for use during the storm event each time the
parking lot is plowed;
1.4
plow and shovel continuously during the storm while the municipal building
is in use, visibility;
1.5
widen during day light hours if possible;
1.6
sidewalks are cleared and salted as soon as reasonability possible after
precipitation has ended and the snow and ice control on the adjacent street
has been completed;
1.7
storm conditions or other factors do not always allow the objective to be met.
Priority 2-A - Level of Service - Required for Specific Times
Priority 2-A areas are ones which can be interchanged between Priority 1 and Priority 3,
depending on the time of day. These areas will receive spot service for the time of day
they are required. The snow and ice control utilizes controlled salting:
2.1
plow area as close as possible to the time of day it will be used;
2.2
return to provide snow and ice control before the next time it will be used;
Currently only these areas are considered for Priority 2-A servicing:
1. Saint John Transit Park & Ride site at Tailwhip Park;
2. Designated School bus routes.
Storm conditions and other factors may not always allow the objective of the snow and
ice control plan to be met.
Priority 3 - Level of Service - Areas requiring Service after the Storm Event
These areas are used by the Municipality throughout the year on a regular basis but do
not require immediate service during a snow event. The snow and ice control utilizes
controlled salting:
3.1
after the snow event, plow areas;
3.2
apply one application of salting.
Snow and Ice Control Equipment
It is the responsibility of the Public Works Commissioner for roadway, sidewalk and
municipal facilities snow and ice control. Available equipment for salting, plowing, and
snow removal are listed in Appendix "F". Equipment is generally assigned as noted in
Appendix "E", Service Routes.
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It should be noted the equipment can change each year, thus making Appendix "F" subject
to change depending on equipment type and availability.
After Storm Snow Removal Procedure
1. Snow and Ice Removal will be carried out at selected locations as required after the
initial storm response and roadway widening has occurred.
2. Snow and Ice Removal is the responsibility of the Town.
3. Snow and Ice Removal will be completed according to a pre-established priority list.
Selected areas may be designated for snow removal at any time by the Public Works
Commissioner.
4. Due to frequency or nature of storm events, not all areas may be cleared before the
next storm event.
5. Every effort shall be made to arrange for snow and ice removal to occur during
daylight hours.
6. Areas designated for snow and ice removal are prioritized on the following criteria
and listed in Appendix "H":
6.1
vehicle and pedestrian safety;
6.2 additional storage for next storm event;
6.3 drainage controls;
6.4 improve facility usage.
7. All snow and ice removed from municipal streets will be stored at either the Municipal
Snow Dump Area located at the Town's disposal site on Highland Road south of the
Dog Park or the Senior ballfield parking lot off of Inglewood Drive or other sites
designated by the Public Works Commissioner from time to time.
Tips for the Public
The following are helpful hints to assist residents in coping with, and assisting with Snow
and Ice Control Measures;
1. Shovel snow from your driveway and place it "downstream" from your driveway
entrance. This will mean less snow pushed into your driveway when the street is
plowed. Our operators cannot "lift the wing" at each driveway. To do so would
add significantly to the time required to plow the route.
2. If placing snowplow markers/reflectors in front of your property to mark your
driveway or lawn, please place them 2.5 meters back from the edge of the travelled
roadway. This space is needed to hold the snowbank.
3. When plowing your driveway, please do not place snow on the street or sidewalk.
This is contrary to Town By-laws, and can create a hazard for motorists and
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pedestrians. (Note: it is an offense to remove snow from your driveway and push or
blow it across a roadway.)
4. Please don't place garbage or garbage containers where they can be buried,
damaged or interfere with snow removal.
5. Park your vehicle in your driveway, well off the road, until street and sidewalk
operations are complete. This allows the crews to make the streets and sidewalks
safe for everybody.
6. Do not leave vehicles overnight on Town streets and roads during the winter
season.
7. Avoid unnecessary spinning of tires at intersections. This practice is dangerous and
hazardous for other motorists. It also tends to "ice up" the intersection.
8. Avoid installing mailboxes within 2.5 metres of the travelled roadway where they
can be damaged by plowing operations.
9. Ensure your mailboxes are secure before the winter plowing operations begin.
10. Use coloured ribbon to mark hedges and fences, especially on sidewalk areas. This
lets our operators know where they are.
11. Please do not distract snow removal equipment operators while they are in the
process of hazardous work that requires their full attention. All concerns or requests
relative to snow removal should be directed to the Town, not to individual vehicle
or equipment operators.
12. All concerns or requests relative to snow removal should be directed to the Snow
line, (506)738-2230, or the Municipal Office at (506) 738-6400 during normal
business hours.
13. The public should be aware that there are many factors which affect the snow and
ice control service the Town is able to provide, including:
- snowfall accumulations;
- type of precipitation (i.e. freezing rain or "just plain" snow);
- the time of day the precipitation occurs;
cleanup times will vary depending upon these factors.
14. Salting and plowing operations will be carried out on Saturdays, Sundays, as well
as statutory holidays. However, snow removal operations are not typically done on
weekends or statutory holidays.
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15. To help prevent local flooding, please keep the catch basin(s) adjacent to your
property free from ice and snow.
16. If a homeowner engages a private plow truck to plow his/her driveway, please ask
the driver not to plow snow across roadways or sidewalks so as to interfere with
traffic flow or pedestrian usage.
17. When plowing or shoveling your driveway, please try and avoid creating large
banks at the entrance to your driveway. These banks will hinder your visibility when
exiting, possibly causing an accident.
18. If your home is susceptible to flooding during winter rain, you may wish to maintain
drainage pathways along or across your property all winter to ensure they are open
whenever it rains, which also allows easier monitoring to ensure the pathway is
clear.
Objects within the right-of-way, such as newspaper boxes, basketball nets, snow plow
marker, etc. need to removed from the right of way. When benching and widening with
the snowplow wing, snow may damage items within this space when plowing.
Annual Review Process
In order for the Snow and Ice Control Plan to be effective and efficient it needs to be
reviewed and updated as changes occur and to be monitored to ensure the intent of the
Plan is being followed.
To monitor the plans the following benchmark actions are required throughout the
season to obtain data for the annual review:
- prior to a vehicle's use as a sand/salt spreader greater than a 1-ton pick-up type
vehicle with electronic measuring controls, the gates or calibration equipment
shall be tested to achieve the required application rates; the procedure to
calibrate spreader is located in Appendix "G";
- quantities of material used (salt, sand and sand/salt mix) shall be recorded for
each vehicle and each storm event;
- the Public Works Commissioner shall continuously review the activities and make
a note of any issues or special circumstances; And prepare a formalized list of
recommendations for the CAO before the end of May.
- before June 30th of each year forward information to the Federal Minister of the
Environment as requested in Appendix "B", Annex C.
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To review the Snow and Ice Control Plan a meeting of the Public Works Commissioner
with applicable municipal staff will be held annually to discuss the Snow and Ice Plan and
performance during the previous winter season. The Public Works Commissioner shall
formalize a list of recommendations for the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) before the
end of May.
Implementation of Recommendation
Any recommendation approved for implementation is to be placed in the Snow and Ice
Control Plan before the end of July.
Amendments
With the Snow and Ice Control Plan being a guide, it is subject to change even during the
winter season. In order to affect minor change in a timely fashion to allow implementation
during the next storm event, amendments to procedure can be made by the Public
Works Commissioner if warranted with approval of the CAO.
These amendments need to be recorded and brought forward to the annual review for
consideration and a formal recommendation to incorporate the changes in the Plan for
the next winter season.
As mentioned in the Objective Section, the Snow and Ice Control Plan needs to be
understood and accepted by all stake holders. As such the following steps need to be
performed annually:
- every October Council shall be reminded of the Town's Snow and Ice Control
Plan;
- The Snow and Ice Control Plan shall be posted on the Town's web site for review
and comment.
Employee/Agent Training Program
Public Education
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This Snow and Ice Control Plan is prepared for use as a guide to direct resources in the
most efficient and effective manner. However, with a number of factors beyond our
control which affect the delivery of expected service level, every attempt will be made to
ensure the objective is met for every winter storm event and continually improved.
Conclusion