Winter Operations Plan (PW-26-04)
Huron East, Ontario
· No. PW-26-04
· adopted 2026-02-03
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Winter Operations Plan
Date Approved by Council: February 3, 2026
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Table of Contents
Purpose
4
Definitions
5
1.0 Winter Operations Management - Objective
6
2.0
Policy Statement
6
3.0
Winter Maintenance Program
6
3.1.0
The System Maintained
6
3.2.0 Level of Service
8
3.3.0
Winter Maintenance Season
12
3.4.0
Winter Preparations
13
3.4.1
On or before October 20th
13
3.4.2
On or before November 1st
14
3.4.3
On or before November 10th
14
3.4.4
On or before November 20th
15
3.5.0 Winter Patrol
15
3.6.0
Operations
15
3.6.1
Staffing and Hours of Work
15
3.6.2
Winter Material Used Annually
15
3.6.3
Application Rates
16
3.6.4
Equipment
16
3.6.5
Yard Facilities
16
3.6.6
Snow Removal and Disposal
17
3.6.7
Sand, Salt, Iceblade and Plow Routes
17
3.6.8
Source Water Protection
18
3.6.9
Weather Monitoring
18
3.6.10 Communications
18
3.6.11 Call out Procedures
18
3.6.12 Road Closure Procedures
19
3.6.13 Declaration of Emergency
19
3.6.14 Towing
19
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3.7 Decommissioning Winter Operations
19
3.7.1
On or before March 30th
20
3.7.2
On or before April 15th
20
3.8.0 Record Keeping
20
4.0 Plan Improvements
21
5.0
Monitoring and Updating
21
Appendix 1 - Route of Representative Roads
23
Appendix 2 - Sidewalk Plow Route
32
Appendix 3 - Winter Maintenance Equipment Overview
21
Appendix 4 - Record of Training
23
Appendix 5 - Winter Patrol and Maintenance Schedule Policy
25
Appendix 6 - Source Water Protection Maps
30
Brucefield - C Zone
30
Brussels - C Zone
31
Seaforth - C Zone
32
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Purpose
The Winter Operations Plan sets out a policy and procedural framework for ensuring
that the Municipality of Huron East continuously improves on the effective delivery of
winter maintenance services as identified in O. Reg. 239/02: Minimum Maintenance
Standards for Municipal Highways. Additionally, the Winter Operations Plan aids in the
management of road salt used in winter maintenance operations, as outlined in
Environment Canada's Code of Practice for the Environmental Management of Road
Salts.
The plan is meant to be dynamic, to allow the municipality to evaluate and phase-in
any changes, new approaches and technologies in winter maintenance activities in a
fiscally sound manner. At the same time, any modifications to municipal winter
maintenance activities must ensure that roadway safety is not compromised.
As specified in the Code of Practice for the Environmental Management of Road Salts,
the Winter Operations Plan for The Municipality of Huron East was endorsed by
Council on the 3rd day of February, 2026.
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Definitions
Anti-icing means the application of liquid de-icers directly to the road surface in
advance of a winter event.
De-icing means the application of solids, liquids, pre-treated material to the road
surface after the on-set of the winter event.
Highway includes a common and public highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway,
square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle, any part of which is intended for or used by the
general public for the passage of vehicles and includes the area between the lateral
property lines thereof.
Paved Road is a road with an asphalt surface, concrete surface, composite
pavement, or portland cement.
Surface Treated Road is a road with bituminous surface treatment comprised of one
or two applications of asphalt emulsion and stone chips over a gravel road.
Unpaved Road is a graded road with a gravel, stone or other loose traveling
surface.
Winter Event is a weather condition affecting roads such as snowfall, wind-blown
snow, freezing rain, frost, black ice, etc., to which a winter event response is required.
Winter Event Response is a series of winter control activities performed in response
to a winter event.
Winter Season is the season when the Public Works normally performs winter
roadway and sidewalk maintenance as identified in the Winter Operations Plan.
Continuous Winter Event Response is a response to a winter event with full
deployment of staff and equipment that plow/salt/sand the entire system.
Spot Winter Event Response is a response to a winter event with only a part
deployment of staff and equipment or with full deployment to only part of the system.
Winter Event Response Hours are the total number of person-hours per year
(plowing, salting/sanding, winging back, etc.) to respond to winter events.
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1.0 Winter Operations Management - Objective
The Municipality of Huron East is committed to improving winter maintenance
operations while continuing to ensure public safety. Huron East will optimize the use
of winter maintenance materials containing chlorides on all hard surface municipal
roads while striving to minimize negative impacts to the environment. Municipality of
Huron East public works staff will strive, insofar as reasonably practicable, to
provide safe winter road conditions for vehicular and pedestrian traffic as set out in
the level of service policies and within the resources established by the Council of
the Municipality of Huron East.
2.0 Policy Statement
The Municipality of Huron East will provide efficient and cost effective winter
maintenance to ensure, insofar as reasonably practicable, the safety of users of the
municipal road network in keeping with applicable provincial legislation and
accepted standards while striving to minimize adverse impacts to the environment.
These commitments will be met by:
- adhering to the procedures contained within the Winter Operations Plan;
- reviewing and upgrading the Winter Operations Plan on an annual basis to
incorporate new technologies and new developments;
- committing to ongoing winter maintenance staff training and education; and
- monitoring, on an annual basis, the present conditions of the winter
maintenance program, as well as the effectiveness of the Winter Operations
Plan.
3.0 Winter Maintenance Program
3.1.0 The System Maintained
The major activities related to winter maintenance are:
- snow plowing
- salt/sand application
- ice scarifying
- salt and sand storage
- snow removal
- snow storage
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-
sidewalk plowing and de-icing
The Municipality of Huron East is responsible for winter maintenance on:
- Paved roads
221 Km
- Unpaved roads
333 Km
- Sidewalks
36 Km
For the purposes of this winter operations plan, the highways under the jurisdiction of
the Municipality of Huron East have been classified (Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) as per the
following table which is based on the Classification of Highways table included in
O.Reg. 239/02.
Table 1: MMS Classification of Highways Table (O. Reg. 366/18, s. 1 (5).)
Column 1
Average Daily
Traffic
(number of motor
vehicles)
Column 2
91-100
km/h
speed
limit
Column 3
81 - 90
km/h
speed
limit
Column 4
71 - 80
km/h
speed
limit
Column 5
61 - 70
km/h
speed
limit
Column 6
51 - 60
km/h
speed
limit
Column 7
41 - 50
km/h
speed
limit
Column 8
1-40
km/h
speed
limit
53,000 - or
more
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
23,000-52,999
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
15,000-22,999
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
12,000-14,999
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
10,000-11,999
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
8,000-9,999
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
6,000-7,999
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5,000-5,999
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
4,000-4,999
1
2
3
3
3
4
4
3,000-3,999
1
2
3
3
3
4
4
2,000-2,999
1
2
3
3
4
5
5
1,000-1,999
1
3
3
3
4
5
5
500 - 999
1
3
4
4
4
5
5
200 - 499
1
3
4
4
5
5
6
50 - 199
1
3
4
5
5
6
6
0 - 49
1
3
6
6
6
6
6
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For the purposes of the table above to this section, the average daily traffic on a
highway or part of a highway under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Huron East
shall be determined by:
- counting and averaging the daily two-way traffic on the highway or part of the
highway; or
- estimating the average daily two-way traffic on the highway or part of the
highway.
The Municipality of Huron East asses that the majority of roads within its boundaries
are Class 4 highways.
3.2.0 Level of Service
The Municipality of Huron East provides the following level of service during the winter
maintenance season, in response to a winter event.
Weather monitoring
1.1 (1) From October 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 or three times per calendar day, whichever is more frequent, at intervals
determined by the municipality.
(2) May 1st to September 30th, the minimum standard is to monitor the
weather, both current and forecast to occur in the next 24 hours, once every
shift or three times per calendar day, whichever is more frequent, at intervals
determined by the municipality.
Snow Accumulation, Roadways
1. Subject to section 4.1 (MMS), the standard for addressing snow accumulation
on roadways is:
(a) after becoming aware of the fact that the snow accumulation on a roadway
is greater than the depth set out in the Table to this section, to deploy resources
as soon as practicable to address the snow accumulation; and
(b) after the snow accumulation has ended, to address the snow accumulation
so as to reduce 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,
(i) to provide a minimum lane width of the lesser of three metres for each
lane or the actual lane width, or
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(ii) on a Class 4 or Class 5 highway with two lanes, to provide a total width
of at least five metres. O. Reg. 47/13, s. 4; O.Reg. 366/18, s. 5 (1).
2. If the depth of snow accumulation on a roadway is less than or equal to the
depth set out in the Table to this section, the roadway is deemed to be in a
state of repair with respect to snow accumulation. O. Reg. 47/13, s. 4.
3. For the purposes of this section, the depth of snow accumulation on a roadway
and, if applicable, lane width under clause (1) (b),may be determined in
accordance with subsection (4) by a municipal employee, agent or contractor,
whose duties or responsibilities include one or more of the following:
(1) Patrolling highways.
(2) Performing highway maintenance activities.
(3) Supervising staff who perform activities described in paragraph 1 or 2. O.
Reg. 47/13, s. 4; O. Reg. 366/18, s. 5 (2).
(4) The depth of snow accumulation on a roadway and lane width may be
determined by,
(a) performing an actual measurement;
(b) monitoring the weather; or
(c) performing a visual estimate. O. Reg. 47/13, s. 4; O. Reg. 366/18, s. 5
4. For the purposes of this section, addressing snow accumulation on a roadway
includes,
(a) plowing the roadway;
(b) salting the roadway;
(c) applying abrasive materials to the roadway;
(d) applying other chemical or organic agents to the roadway;
(e) any combination of the methods described in clauses (a) to (d). O.
Reg. 366/18, s. 5 (4).
5. This section does not apply to that portion of the roadway,
(a) designated for parking;
(b) consisting of a bicycle lane or other bicycle facility; or
(c) used by a municipality for snow storage. O. Reg. 366/18, s. 5 (4).
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Table 2: Table Snow Accumulation
The minimum standard for treating snow with respect to time on
roadways is:
Class
of
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
Ice formation on roadways and icy roadways
1. The standard for the prevention of ice formation on roadways is, in the 24-
hour period preceding an alleged formation of ice on a roadway:
(1) Monitor the weather in accordance with section 3.1 (MMS) and
(2) Patrol in accordance with section 3 (MMS).
(3) If the municipality determines, as a result of monitoring and
patrolling (paragraph 1 or 2), that there is a substantial probability of ice
forming on a roadway, treat the roadway if practicable, to prevent ice
formation within the time set out in Table 1 to this section, starting from
the time that the municipality determines is the appropriate time to
deploy resources for that purpose. O. Reg.366/18, s. 8.
2. If the municipality meets the standard set out in subsection (1) and,
despite such compliance, ice forms on a roadway, the roadway is deemed
to be in a state of repair until the applicable time set out in Table 2 to this
section expires after the municipality becomes aware of the fact that the
roadway is icy. O. Reg. 366/18, s. 8.
3. Subject to section 5.1 (MMS), the standard for treating icy roadways is to
treat the icy roadway within the time set out in Table 2 to this section, and
an icy roadway is deemed to be in a state of repair until the applicable time
set out in Table 2 to this section expires after the municipality becomes
aware of the fact that a roadway is icy. O. Reg. 366/18, s. 8.
4. For the purposes of this section, treating a roadway means applying
material to the roadway, including but not limited to, salt, sand or any
combination of salt and sand. O. Reg. 366/18, s. 8.
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5. For greater certainty, this section applies in respect of ice formation on
bicycle lanes on a roadway, but does not apply to other types of bicycle
facilities. O. Reg. 366/18, s. 8.
Table 3: Ice Formation Prevention
Class
o
Time
1
6 Hours
2
8 hours
3
16 Hours
4
24 hours
5
24 Hours
Table 4: Treatment of Icy Roadways
Class
o
Time
1
3 Hours
2
4 hours
3
8 Hours
4
12 hours
5
16 hours
Snow accumulation on sidewalks
1. Subject to section 16.4 (MMS), the standard for addressing snow accumulation
on a sidewalk after the snow accumulation has ended is,
a)
to reduce the snow to a depth less than or equal to 8 centimetres within 48
hours; and
b)
to provide a minimum sidewalk width of 1 metre. O. Reg. 366/18, s. 15.
2. If the depth of snow accumulation on a sidewalk is less than or equal to 8
centimetres, the sidewalk is deemed to be in a state of repair in respect of snow
accumulation. O. Reg. 366/18, s. 15.
3. If the depth of snow accumulation on a sidewalk exceeds 8 centimetres while the
snow continues to accumulate, the sidewalk is deemed to be in a state of repair
with respect to snow accumulation, until 48 hours after the snow accumulation
ends. O. Reg. 366/18, s. 15.
4. For the purposes of this section, the depth of snow accumulation on a sidewalk
may be determined in the same manner as set out in subsection 4 (4) (MMS) and
by the persons mentioned in subsection 4 (3) (MMS) with necessary
modifications. O. Reg. 366/18, s. 15.
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5. For the purposes of this section, addressing snow accumulation on a sidewalk
includes,
(a)
plowing the sidewalk;
(b)
salting the sidewalk;
(c)
applying abrasive materials to the sidewalk;
(d)
applying other chemical or organic agents to the sidewalk; or
(e)
any combination of the methods described in clauses (a) to (d). O. Reg.
366/18, s. 15.
Ice formation on sidewalks and icy sidewalks
1. Subject to section 16.6 (MMS), the standard for the prevention of ice formation
on sidewalks is to,
(a)
monitor the weather in accordance with section 3.1 in the 24-hour
period preceding an alleged formation of ice on a sidewalk; and
(b)
treat the sidewalk if practicable to prevent ice formation or improve
traction within 48 hours if the municipality determines that there is a
substantial probability of ice forming on a sidewalk, starting from the
time that the municipality determines is the appropriate time to
deploy resources for that purpose. O. Reg. 366/18, s. 15.
2. If ice forms on a sidewalk even though the municipality meets the standard set
out in subsection (1), the sidewalk is deemed to be in a state of repair in respect
of ice until 48 hours after the municipality first becomes aware of the fact that
the sidewalk is icy. O. Reg. 366/18, s. 15.
3. The standard for treating icy sidewalks after the municipality becomes aware of
the fact that a sidewalk is icy is to treat the icy sidewalk within 48 hours, and an
icy sidewalk is deemed to be in a state of repair for 48 hours after it has been
treated. O. Reg. 366/18, s. 15.
4. For the purposes of this section, treating a sidewalk means applying materials
including salt, sand or any combination of salt and sand to the sidewalk. O. Reg.
366/18, s. 15.
3.3.0 Winter Maintenance Season
The winter maintenance season within which the Municipality of Huron East will
perform winter highway maintenance, shall commence as required based on the
weather monitoring between October 1st to April 30th.
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In the event that winter conditions occur before or after the winter maintenance period,
the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East Director of Public Works may initiate
or extend the winter maintenance period.
3.4.0 Winter Preparations
In the months prior to the start of the winter maintenance season, as identified in
Winter Maintenance Season, the Municipality of Huron East undertakes the following
tasks to prepare for the upcoming winter season.
3.4.1 On or before October 20th
On or before October 20th, if required, the Municipality of Huron East shall
procure the supply of materials (salt, sand), replacement parts (for plows, solid
application equipment), value added meteorological services (VAMS) and
rental/contract equipment (plow trucks, spreader trucks, combination units, Motor
Graders).
Prior to the winter season the Municipality of Huron East will:
1. Conduct a mandatory training session for staff and contract operators
where all policies, procedures, schedules, reporting procedures for callout,
route maps, equipment training and safety precautions will be discussed.
Any issues resulting from the meeting with regard to the policies,
procedures, schedules, reporting procedures for callout, route maps,
equipment training and safety precautions shall be resolved either at the
meeting or prior to the winter season.
Current Winter Operations Training includes:
-
Equipment Circle Check (Pre and Post Inspection)
-
Record Keeping
-
Health and Safety
-
Level of Service - policies, practices and procedures
-
Identification of Plow Routes - including variations for year to year
and issues identified along routes
-
Yard and Equipment maintenance
Staff, including contractor staff, will verify that training is completed by
signing the "Record of Training" included in Appendix 4.
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2. Train winter patrollers (or staff whose duties also include patrolling) on the
route of representative roads to be patrolled between winter events, their
duties during a winter event, record keeping requirements and callout
procedures and the de-icing chemicals to be applied for the forecast
weather conditions.
3. Inspect equipment to ensure proper working order. Schedule and complete
any and all equipment repairs.
4. Arrange for the delivery of materials (salt, sand) and begin filling storage
facilities.
5. Confirm that all guiderail, catch basin, hazard and fire hydrant markers, if
any, are in place. Any missing markers will be replaced prior to the winter
session.
3.4.2 On or before November 1st
On or before November 1st, the Municipality of Huron East will:
1. Post the winter shift schedule.
2. Assign equipment to staff.
3. Calibrate material application equipment.
4. Allow operators (staff and contract) time to familiarize themselves with any
new equipment, material application rates, material application equipment
and their route (driving the route and noting obstacles along the route).
5. Assign staff to monitor weather forecasts on a daily basis. Assign night patrol
shift if forecast indicates an overnight winter event is probable. The patrol
person will be authorized to initiate a winter event response if conditions
warrant a response.
6. Have 50% of the fleet ready to respond to a winter event.
7. Have sufficient staff available to operate the fleet if conditions warrant a
winter event response.
3.4.3 On or before November 10th
On or before November 10th, the Municipality of Huron East will
1. Have the required complement of the fleet ready to respond to a winter
event.
2. Have staff available to operate the required complement of the fleet if
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conditions warrant a winter event response.
3.4.4 On or before November 20th
On or before November 20th, the Municipality of Huron East will
1. Implement the winter shift schedule.
2. Begin patrolling representative roads in all maintenance classes.
3. Respond to winter events as per the winter operations plan.
3.5.0 Winter Patrol
During the winter maintenance season the Municipality of Huron East carries out a
winter patrol, on a route of representative roads, twice daily, 7 days a week. Between
winter events, a patrol of representative roads will occur between 2:00AM-4:00AM
and a second patrol will occur between 10:30AM-12:30PM, the patrol may be
shortened or lengthened depending on the current weather. The purpose of the patrol
is to monitor and record weather and road conditions and mobilize winter
maintenance operators and equipment should a winter event be observed and a
winter event response is required. On the approach of a winter event, or during a
winter event, the route of representative roads may be modified, insofar as
reasonably practicable, depending on the type and severity of winter event or the
direction from which the storm approaches.
The patrol person will be familiar with local conditions in their patrol area, and prepare
a condition log of the road and weather conditions as well as any actions taken during
the shift. The winter patrol schedule parallels the designated winter season.
3.6.0
Operations
3.6.1 Staffing and Hours of Work
The Municipality of Huron East has employees assigned to each
vehicle used for winter operations. Each vehicle is assigned a route for
sanding/salting/scarifying and/or plowing
The Municipality of Huron East adheres to the hours of service as set
out in the Highway Traffic Act Reg. 555/06.
3.6.2 Winter Material Used Annually
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Table 5: Winter Material Used Annually
Material
5 year Average
Rock salt (NaCl)
408 tonnes
Sand
2260 tonnes
*Percentage of salt in sand/salt mix by volume 17%
3.6.3 Application Rates
Table 6: Application Rates
Solids
Spreading Rates per 2 lane km
Highway Class
Salt
Salt-Sand Mix
CLASS 1
--
--
CLASS 2
--
--
CLASS 3
--
180-400 kg
CLASS 4
--
180-400 kg
CLASS 5
--
180-400 kg
CLASS 6
--
180-400 kg
3.6.4 Equipment
The municipality provides winter maintenance services on 19 Routes with the
equipment listed in Appendix 3 which will be reviewed and updated annually.
3.6.5 Yard Facilities
The Municipality provides winter maintenance services from the patrol yards listed
below. Patrol yards outfitted with Salt and Sand Storage are equipped with a front-
end loader capable of loading the winter maintenance fleet with sand or salt.
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Table 7: Yard Facilities and Locations
Shop
Location
Storage Details
Material
Storage Details
Tuckersmith
Shop
42677 Front Rd,
Egmondville ON
Indoor/Outdoor
Covered
Salt/Sand
Storage
Seaforth
Shop
35 Oak St, Seaforth ON
Indoor
Limited Salt
Storage
McKillop
Shop
81549 North Line,
Winthrop ON
Indoor
N/A
Brussels
Shop
240 Turnberry St,
Brussels ON
Indoor
Limited
Salt/Sand
Storage
Grey Shop
44264 Newry Rd,
Brussels ON
Indoor/Outdoor
Covered
Salt/Sand
Storage
Material Storage Details 450 tonnes of sand and 80 tonnes of salt storage
maximum at each main yard.
3.6.6 Snow Removal and Disposal
Currently, municipal staff remove and haul snow to the sites listed in the table below
when the accumulation of piled snow impedes traffic on the road and/or sight lines at
intersections.
TABLE 8: SNOW DUMP LOCATIONS
Name
Location
Surface
Paved
Run Off
Controlled
Drainage/
Run Off
Surroundin
g Land
Seaforth
Snow
Railway St.
W Seaforth
Gravel
Yes
Open
Ditch
C
Vanastra
Snow
5th Ave.
Vanastr
Paved
Yes
Ope
n
C
Brussels
Snow
Sports Drive
Gravel
Yes
Open Area
R
C=Commercial; R=Residential
3.6.7 Sand, Salt, Iceblade and Plow Routes
Appendix 1 contains image files of the sand/salt routes, ice blade routes and plow routes.
Appendix 2 contains image files of the Sidewalk Plow and Sand Salt routes, and loader
routes.
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3.6.8 Source Water Protection
The Municipality of Huron East falls under a Source Water Protection Region with the
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and the Maitland Valley Conservation
Authority. The Municipality of Huron East recognizes the source water protection
zones, as noted in Appendix 6, operator training is completed in order to ensure that
staff are aware of this sensitive area and prepared to take appropriate action when
necessary.
3.6.9 Weather Monitoring
In order to determine an effective winter event response and allocate the appropriate
resources, the Municipality of Huron East supplements road patrol information with
weather information from various sources, which includes:
- Observations from municipal staff, communication with staff of adjacent
municipalities and MTO contractors
- Monitoring websites www.weathernetwork.com
- OGRA Winter Web App (Monitoring and Notifications)
- Staff also monitor pavement temperatures by means of on-board infrared
thermometers, which are mounted on the patrol truck and other trucks.
3.6.10 Communications
All winter maintenance vehicles are equipped with two-way communications. Municipal
staff are responsible for reporting changing winter weather and/or road conditions as the
changes are observed.
The Municipality communicates important information to the public via:
- Media press releases
- Information posted on municipal website: www.huroneast.com
- Social media (Facebook)
3.6.11 Call out Procedures
Operational decisions will be made by the Patroller/designate with the aid of available
forecasting, level of service policy, patrolling, etc. However, it should be emphasized
that decisions will be subjective and external input, whether in this plan or elsewhere,
merely acts as an aid in determining if a call out of staff and equipment by the Patroller
to respond to a winter event is warranted. It is vital, therefore, that the Patroller records
the prevalent conditions and relevant information when he/she makes a decision.
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The Patroller shall inform the Patroller/designate of changing road and weather
conditions observed in the field. When a winter event response is required, the Patroller
will contact staff as required.
3.6.12 Road Closure Procedures
In the event a road must be closed due to a severe winter storm, Ontario Provincial Police
will request signs be placed to close the road. ERC-2 or Rb-92 Road Closed Signs on
portable stands, TC-54 flexible drums and barricades will be available at the patrol yard.
Upon receiving a request from Ontario Provincial Police to close a road to traffic, the
Patroller/designate will organize staff and equipment to place the signs and barricades. The
Patroller/designate will contact the Director of Public Works/designate and request that a
media release be sent to the local news and radio stations advising of the road closure.
Roads will be deemed to be closed once the signs and barricades are set in place. When
it is physically impossible to place signs and barricades to close a road, the Roads
Foreman/designate will advise Ontario Provincial Police and request Ontario Provincial
Police permission to send the media release.
3.6.13 Declaration of Emergency
In the event that the Director of Public Works, Operations Manager and/or a delegate
declares a significant weather event, the standards in regards to snow accumulation on
roadways, sidewalks and bike lanes, and ice formation on roadways, sidewalks and
bike lanes, are deemed to be in a state of repair as long as the municipality is:
a) Monitoring the weather in accordance to MMS O. Reg. 239/02 section 3.1;
and
b) If deemed practicable by the municipality, to deploy resources to address
identified standards starting from the time that the municipality deems
appropriate to do so.
If the municipality complies with a) and b) above all roadway sidewalks, and on road
bike lanes are deemed to be in a state of repair, until 48 hours following the declaration
of the end of the significant weather event by the municipality.
The Public Works Department will communicate the declaration of a significant weather
event to the public via the website and social media.
3.6.14 Towing
Cars parked on the streets during a snow removal effort may be ticketed and/or towed
away. A snow emergency parking ban may be declared by the Director of Public Works
or Operations Manager or their designee.
3.7 Decommissioning Winter Operations
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After the winter season ends, the Municipality of Huron East undertakes tasks to
decommission winter operations.
3.7.1 On or before March 30th
Provided the winter season has ended on or before March 30th, the Municipality of
Huron East undertakes to:
- Cease regularly scheduled winter night patrols.
- Monitor weather forecasts.
- Assign night patrol shift if forecast indicates an overnight winter event is
probable.
- Decommission 50% of the fleet.
3.7.2 On or before April 15th
Provided the winter season has ended on or before April 15th, the Municipality of Huron
East undertakes to cease all winter highway maintenance operations and
decommission the remainder of the equipment, providing weather forecasts warrant the
decommissioning.
3.8.0 Record Keeping
Full and accurate completion of the documents listed below, according to the
applicable procedures, ensures that the municipality is protected from liability by
providing solid documentation that procedures have been followed.
Staff is responsible for keeping the following records: For Equipment Operators:
- CVOR Time Card
- Route Plowed and strategy used (plow only, sand/salt only, combination of
plowing/sanding/salting/ice blading)
For Patrollers:
- Winter Patrol Record
- Call out list on patrol notes
For Operations Supervisors (Foremen):
- Operations Diary
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- Incident/Collision Reports
- Total materials used
- Equipment Calibration Records
The date will be recorded as Month/Day/Year. It will be written in the following format:
Month/Day/Year. The time shall be documented using the 24 hour clock.
Always retain the original copy of documents regardless of their appearance. Writing must
legible for others to read and written in ink. Stains or dirt on the documents is not an issue.
If a document requires correction, a line is to be placed through the incorrect information,
without making it illegible, and continue writing on the original document. Initial corrections
or change in the colour of ink in a case where you change writing pens.
Records will be completed daily and forwarded weekly to the Patroller or their designate for
retention.
4.0 Plan Improvements
The current winter maintenance policies, practices and procedures form the
baseline or benchmark upon which improvements are made to winter
operations and/or the use and management of road salt.
5.0 Monitoring and Updating
The purpose of monitoring and updating is to provide a basis for continuous
improvement of the Winter Operations Plan and the winter maintenance policies,
practices and procedures of the Municipality of Huron East.
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At the end of the winter season, as identified in 3.3.0, a meeting to review winter
operations will be held each year with all winter operations staff to itemize issues that
arose during the winter season and discuss how these issues may be resolved. Prior
to the start of the next winter season and with sufficient lead-time to implement any
changes, the Municipality of Huron East shall train staff on the changes to equipment
and/or winter maintenance policies, practices, and procedures.
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Appendix 1 - Route of Representative Roads
Plow Schedule: Huron East South Rural (2026 )
False Easting: 500,000.0000
False Northing: 0.0000
Central Meridian: -81.0000
Scale Factor: 0.9996
Latitude Of Origin: 0.0000
Units: Meter
Modification Date: 2026-01-15
and MNR&F.
This map is illustrative only. Do not rely on it as a precise
indicator of routes, feature locations, nor as a guide to navigation.
Copyright © Queen's Printer 2026.
2026-01-15
F
No Winter Maint
0
1,100
2,200
3,300
4,400 Meters
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1:45,000
D
E
H
G
Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N
Projection: Transverse Mercator
Datum: North American 1983
Produced by the County of Huron GIS Services with data
supplied under License by Members of the Ontario
Geospatial Data Exchange, MVCA, ABCA, SVCA, UTRCA
SUMMERHILL ROAD
BRIDGE ROAD
HYDRO LINE ROAD
HURON ROAD
FRONT ROAD
TILE ROAD
CENTENNIAL ROAD
ROAD
STONE ROAD
CHISELHURST ROAD
OAK ROAD
SANCTUARY LINE
KINBURN LINE
DIVISION LINE
HANNAH
ROXBORO LINE
KIPPEN ROAD
NORTH
HENSALL ROAD
MAPLE LINE
BEECHWOOD LINE
MANLEY LINE
Plow Schedule: Huron East North Rural (2026 )
False Easting: 500,000.0000
False Northing: 0.0000
Central Meridian: -81.0000
Scale Factor: 0.9996
Latitude Of Origin: 0.0000
Units: Meter
Modification Date: 2026-01-15
and MNR&F.
This map is illustrative only. Do not rely on it as a precise
indicator of routes, feature locations, nor as a guide to navigation.
Copyright © Queen's Printer 2026.
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L
No Winter Maint
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000 Meters
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1:40,000
K
I
J
N
O
M
Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N
Projection: Transverse Mercator
Datum: North American 1983
Produced by the County of Huron GIS Services with data
supplied under License by Members of the Ontario
Geospatial Data Exchange, MVCA, ABCA, SVCA, UTRCA
ACRE T ROAD
JAMESTOWN ROAD
BROWNTOWN ROAD
CARDIFF ROAD
BRANDON ROAD
ROWLAND ROAD
DAVIES
STREET
NEWRY ROAD
FISCHER LINE
CRANBROOK ROAD
ST MICHAELS ROAD
MONCRIEFF ROAD
WALTON ROAD
BLYTH ROAD
BRUSSELS LINE
McDONALD LINE
TURNBULL LINE
PERRIE LINE
JOHNSTON LINE
KENT
LINE
McNABB LINE
ADAMS LINE
GILLIS LINE
MT PLEASANT LINE
ETHEL LINE
McTAGGART LINE
McNAUGHT LINE
KRAUTER LINE
MOLESWORTH LINE
LIVINGSTON LINE
MAPLE KEYS LINE
HENFRYN
Plow Schedule: Walton (2026 )
False Easting: 500,000.0000
False Northing: 0.0000
Central Meridian: -81.0000
Scale Factor: 0.9996
Latitude Of Origin: 0.0000
Units: Meter
Modification Date: 2026-01-15
and MNR&F.
This map is illustrative only. Do not rely on it as a precise
indicator of routes, feature locations, nor as a guide to navigation.
Copyright © Queen's Printer 2026.
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0
80
160
240
320 Meters
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1:3,000
K
Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N
Projection: Transverse Mercator
Datum: North American 1983
Produced by the County of Huron GIS Services with data
supplied under License by Members of the Ontario
Geospatial Data Exchange, MVCA, ABCA, SVCA, UTRCA
PATRICK STREET
BLYTH ROAD
BRUSSELS LINE
HUMPHRIES STREET
Plow Schedule: Seaforth Urban (2026 )
L1
A
B
1:3,000
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supplied under License by Members of the Ontario
Geospatial Data Exchange, MVCA, ABCA, SVCA, UTRCA
and MNR&F.
This map is illustrative only. Do not rely on it as a precise
indicator of routes, feature locations, nor as a guide to navigation.
Copyright © Queen's Printer 2026.
2026-01-15
Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N
Projection: Transverse Mercator
Datum: North American 1983
False Easting: 500,000.0000
False Northing: 0.0000
Central Meridian: -81.0000
Scale Factor: 0.9996
Latitude Of Origin: 0.0000
Units: Meter
Modification Date: 2026-01-15
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320 Meters
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BRIARHILL ROAD
ALEXANDER ST
DALY STREET
BRANTF
SILLS STREET
HICKORY ROAD
EAST WILLIAM STREET
LINDA DRIVE
WELSH STREET
TREET
ORTH STREE
CENTRE STREET
JAMES STREET
GODERICH STREET WEST
FRANKLIN STREET
SID
R
GODERICH STREET EAST
MARKET STREET
HURON STREET
JOHN STREET
GEORGE STREET EAST
CROMBIE STREET
RAILWAY STREET
ORD STREET
LLOYD EISLER STREET
OAK STREET
BIRCH STREET
HESTNUT ROAD
ADAM STREET
ANN STREET
LING STREET
HELEN STREET
WILSON STREET
LOUISA STREET
MCLEAN STREET
ORD STREET
ISABELLA STREET
WEST STREET
JARVIS STREET SOUTH
JARVIS STREET NORTH
CHURCH STREET
HIGH STREET
WEST WILLIAM STREET
KIPPEN ROAD
NORTH LIN
VICTORIA STREET
SOUTH
CHALK STREET NORTH
COLEMAN STREET
CENTENNIAL DRIVE
L1
A
B
1:3,000
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supplied under License by Members of the Ontario
Geospatial Data Exchange, MVCA, ABCA, SVCA, UTRCA
and MNR&F.
This map is illustrative only. Do not rely on it as a precise
indicator of routes, feature locations, nor as a guide to navigation.
Copyright © Queen's Printer 2026.
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Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N
Projection: Transverse Mercator
Datum: North American 1983
False Easting: 500,000.0000
False Northing: 0.0000
Central Meridian: -81.0000
Scale Factor: 0.9996
Latitude Of Origin: 0.0000
Units: Meter
Modification Date: 2026-01-15
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240
320 Meters
Path: N:\GISData\HC\HuE\Public Works\Projects\HuE_PlowSchedule\HuE_PlowSchedule.aprx
Plow Schedule: Egmondville Urban (2026 )
NORTH STREET
THOMPSON STREET
NICHOLSON DRIVE
STAPLETON AVENUE
CRESCENT
BAYFIELD STREET
2ND STREET
3RD STREET
RODERICK COURT
FAIRWAY ROAD
FRONT STREET
WILLIAM STREET
VAN EGMOND STREET
GEORGE STREET
WATER STREET
KIPPEN ROAD
KRUSE DRIVE
CARNOCHAN STREET
MACPHERSON AVENUE
Plow Schedule: Brussels Urban (2026 )
L2
Plow Route
1:3,000
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supplied under License by Members of the Ontario
Geospatial Data Exchange, MVCA, ABCA, SVCA, UTRCA
and MNR&F.
This map is illustrative only. Do not rely on it as a precise
indicator of routes, feature locations, nor as a guide to navigation.
Copyright © Queen's Printer 2026.
2026-01-15
Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N
Projection: Transverse Mercator
Datum: North American 1983
False Easting: 500,000.0000
False Northing: 0.0000
Central Meridian: -81.0000
Scale Factor: 0.9996
Latitude Of Origin: 0.0000
Units: Meter
Modification Date: 2026-01-15
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320 Meters
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AINLEY STREET
PRINCESS STREET
SPORTS DRIVE
CN ROAD
CYPRESS STREET
ELM STREET
TRAILER PARK
QUEEN STREET
NEWRY ROAD
KING STREET
HAWKES STREET
DUNEDIN DRIVE
MCCUTCHEON DRIVE
ELLEN STREET
GEORGE STREET
KRAUTER COURT
MC
MECHANI
FISHLEIGH
REE
ET
ALEXANDER STREET
STRETTON STREET
ELIZABETH STREET
BRUSSELS LINE
ALBERT STREET
BRYANS DRIVE
MAPLE STREET
INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE
BURGESS STREET
Plow Schedule: Vanastra (2026 )
and MNR&F.
This map is illustrative only. Do not rely on it as a precise
indicator of routes, feature locations, nor as a guide to navigation.
Copyright © Queen's Printer 2026.
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False Northing: 0.0000
Central Meridian: -81.0000
Scale Factor: 0.9996
Latitude Of Origin: 0.0000
Units: Meter
Modification Date: 2026-01-15
0
50 100
200
Meters
300
400
1:3,000
F
L3
Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N
Projection: Transverse Mercator
Datum: North American 1983
False Easting: 500,000.0000
Produced by the County of Huron GIS Services with data
supplied under License by Members of the Ontario
Geospatial Data Exchange, MVCA, ABCA, SVCA, UTRCA
S
7TH AVENUE
STH AVENUE
REGINA ROAD
1ST AVENUE
RAY COURT
WINNIPEG ROAD
TORIA BOULEVARD
VANASTRA ROAD
NT
LONDON ROAD
2ND S
3RD STREET
4TH STREET
10TH STREET
HALIFAX ROAD
12TH STREET
ANNA COURT
TORONTO BOULEVARD
ST
QUEBEC ROAD
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indicator of routes, feature locations, nor as a guide to navigation.
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False Northing: 0.0000
Central Meridian: -81.0000
Scale Factor: 0.9996
Latitude Of Origin: 0.0000
Units: Meter
Modification Date: 2026-01-15
0
50 100
200
Meters
300
400
Plow Schedule: Brucefield (2026)
MILL ROAD EAST
BRUCE STRE
1:3,000
F
Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N
Projection: Transverse Mercator
Datum: North American 1983
False Easting: 500,000.0000
Produced by the County of Huron GIS Services with data
supplied under License by Members of the Ontario
Geospatial Data Exchange, MVCA, ABCA, SVCA, UTRCA
LONDON ROAD
MACLELLAN DRIVE
MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST WINTER OPERATIONS PLAN
Appendix 2 - Sidewalk Plow Route
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Plow Schedule: Seaforth Sidewalk Weekday (2026 )
Sidewalk Route
1:3,000
Produced by the County of Huron GIS Services with data
supplied under License by Members of the Ontario
Geospatial Data Exchange, MVCA, ABCA, SVCA, UTRCA
and MNR&F.
This map is illustrative only. Do not rely on it as a precise
indicator of routes, feature locations, nor as a guide to navigation.
Copyright © Queen's Printer 2026.
2026-01-15
Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N
Projection: Transverse Mercator
Datum: North American 1983
False Easting: 500,000.0000
False Northing: 0.0000
Central Meridian: -81.0000
Scale Factor: 0.9996
Latitude Of Origin: 0.0000
Units: Meter
Modification Date: 2026-01-15
0
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160
240
320 Meters
Path: N:\GISData\HC\HuE\Public Works\Projects\HuE_PlowSchedule\HuE_PlowSchedule.aprx
BRIARHILL ROAD
ALEXANDER ST
BRANTF
SILLS STREET
KIPPEN ROAD
NORTH LIN
HICKORY ROAD
EAST WILLIAM STREET
LINDA DRIVE
ORTH STREE
WELSH STREET
TREET
CENTRE STREET
FRANKLIN STREET
SID
R
JAMES STREET
GODERICH STREET WEST
GODERICH STREET EAST
MARKET STREET
HURON STREET
JOHN STREET
GEORGE STREET EAST
CROMBIE STREET
RAILWAY STREET
ORD STREET
LLOYD EISLER STREET
OAK STREET
BIRCH STREET
DALY STREET
HESTNUT ROAD
WEST WILLIAM STREET
VICTORIA STREET
SOUTH
CHALK STREET NORTH
COLEMAN STREET
CENTENNIAL DRIVE
ADAM STREET
ANN STREET
LING STREET
HELEN STREET
WILSON STREET
LOUISA STREET
MCLEAN STREET
ORD STREET
ISABELLA STREET
WEST STREET
JARVIS STREET SOUTH
JARVIS STREET NORTH
CHURCH STREET
HIGH STREET
Sidewalk Route
1:3,000
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supplied under License by Members of the Ontario
Geospatial Data Exchange, MVCA, ABCA, SVCA, UTRCA
and MNR&F.
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indicator of routes, feature locations, nor as a guide to navigation.
Copyright © Queen's Printer 2026.
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Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N
Projection: Transverse Mercator
Datum: North American 1983
False Easting: 500,000.0000
False Northing: 0.0000
Central Meridian: -81.0000
Scale Factor: 0.9996
Latitude Of Origin: 0.0000
Units: Meter
Modification Date: 2026-01-15
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160
240
320 Meters
Path: N:\GISData\HC\HuE\Public Works\Projects\HuE_PlowSchedule\HuE_PlowSchedule.aprx
Plow Schedule: Seaforth Sidewalk Weekend (2026 )
BRIARHILL ROAD
ALEXANDER ST
BRANTF
SILLS STREET
KIPPEN ROAD
NORTH LIN
HICKORY ROAD
EAST WILLIAM STREET
LINDA DRIVE
ORTH STREE
WELSH STREET
TREET
CENTRE STREET
JAMES STREET
GODERICH STREET WEST
FRANKLIN STREET
SID
R
GODERICH STREET EAST
MARKET STREET
HURON STREET
JOHN STREET
GEORGE STREET EAST
CROMBIE STREET
RAILWAY STREET
ORD STREET
LLOYD EISLER STREET
OAK STREET
BIRCH STREET
DALY STREET
HESTNUT ROAD
ADAM STREET
ANN STREET
LING STREET
HELEN STREET
WILSON STREET
LOUISA STREET
MCLEAN STREET
ORD STREET
ISABELLA STREET
WEST STREET
JARVIS STREET SOUTH
JARVIS STREET NORTH
CHURCH STREET
HIGH STREET
WEST WILLIAM STREET
VICTORIA STREET
SOUTH
CHALK STREET NORTH
COLEMAN STREET
CENTENNIAL DRIVE
Sidewalk Route
1:3,000
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supplied under License by Members of the Ontario
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and MNR&F.
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indicator of routes, feature locations, nor as a guide to navigation.
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Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N
Projection: Transverse Mercator
Datum: North American 1983
False Easting: 500,000.0000
False Northing: 0.0000
Central Meridian: -81.0000
Scale Factor: 0.9996
Latitude Of Origin: 0.0000
Units: Meter
Modification Date: 2026-01-15
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320 Meters
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Plow Schedule: Egmondville Sidewalk (2026 )
FRONT STREET
NORTH STREET
THOMPSON STREET
NICHOLSON DRIVE
STAPLETON AVENUE
CRESCENT
BAYFIELD STREET
2ND STREET
3RD STREET
RODERICK COURT
FAIRWAY ROAD
WILLIAM STREET
VAN EGMOND STREET
GEORGE STREET
WATER STREET
KIPPEN ROAD
KRUSE DRIVE
CARNOCHAN STREET
MACPHERSON AVENUE
Sidewalk Route
1:3,000
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supplied under License by Members of the Ontario
Geospatial Data Exchange, MVCA, ABCA, SVCA, UTRCA
and MNR&F.
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indicator of routes, feature locations, nor as a guide to navigation.
Copyright © Queen's Printer 2026.
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Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N
Projection: Transverse Mercator
Datum: North American 1983
False Easting: 500,000.0000
False Northing: 0.0000
Central Meridian: -81.0000
Scale Factor: 0.9996
Latitude Of Origin: 0.0000
Units: Meter
Modification Date: 2026-01-15
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160
240
320 Meters
Path: N:\GISData\HC\HuE\Public Works\Projects\HuE_PlowSchedule\HuE_PlowSchedule.aprx
Plow Schedule: Brussels Sidewalk (2026 )
AINLEY STREET
PRINCESS STREET
SPORTS DRIVE
MAPLE STREET
CN ROAD
CYPRESS STREET
ELM STREET
TRAILER PARK
QUEEN STREET
NEWRY ROAD
KING STREET
HAWKES STREET
DUNEDIN DRIVE
MCCUTCHEON DRIVE
ELLEN STREET
GEORGE STREET
KRAUTER COURT
MC
MECHANI
FISHLEIGH
REE
ET
ALEXANDER STREET
STRETTON STREET
ELIZABETH STREET
BRUSSELS LINE
ALBERT STREET
BRYANS DRIVE
INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE
BURGESS STREET
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Appendix 3 - Winter Maintenance Equipment Overview
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Plow Routes
Equipment Asset No.
Tuckersmith
G4-19, T8-09
Tuckersmith Contracted
Contractor Grader and Plow Truck
McKillop South
G1-16, T3-23
McKillop North
T6-13, G5-15
Grey
G3-95, G2-05, G6-11, G7-02, (G5-15
PT.), T4-25
Brussels
T5-17, W4-24
Seaforth
T2-03, T8-09, W3-15
Patrol Route South
L2-19, L5-16
Patrol Route North
L8-19, L3-21
Sidewalk Plow South
M3-19
Sidewalk Plow North
M2-23
Asset
No.
Year
Make
Description
Electronic
Controller
T1-04
2004
Sterling
Tandem
Plow/Sand
T2-03
2003
Sterling
Single Axle
Plow/Sand
T3-23
2023
Freightliner
Tandem
Plow/Sand
Y
T4-25
2025
Western Star
Tandem
Plow/Sand
Y
T5-17
2017
International
Tandem
Plow/Sand
Y
T6-13
2013
Western Star
Tandem
Plow/Sand
Y
T8-09
2009
Sterling
Tandem
Plow/Sand
Y
M2-23
2003
Trackless
Sidewalk
Plow
Y
M3-19
2019
Trackless
Sidewalk
Plow
Y
G1-16
2016
Deere
Grader 770G
G2-05
2005
Volvo
Grader 740
G3-95
1995
Champion
Grader 740
G4-19
2019
Cat
Grader 140
G5-15
2015
Cat
Grader 140
G6-11
2011
Cat
Grader 140
G7-02
2002
Champion
Grader 140
W2-15
2015
Cat
Loader
W4-24
2024
JCB
Loader
L2-19
2019
GMC
½ ton Patrol
L5-16
2016
Chevy
½ ton Patrol
L8-19
2019
GMC
½ ton Patrol
L3-21
2021
Chevy
1 ton Patrol
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Appendix 4 - Record of Training
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Record of Training
This statement certifies that the below-named individual has successfully
completed the in-house Winter Operations Training program as required
by the Municipality of Huron East Winter Operations Plan.
The Winter Operations Training program is comprised of the following modules:
- Equipment Circle Checks (Pre and Post inspection)
- Record Keeping
- Health and Safety
- Level of Service- policies, practices and procedures
- Identification of Plow Routes - including variations for year to year and issues
identified along routes
- Identification of road salt vulnerable areas and the procedures
to follow in those areas
- Yard and Equipment maintenance
Employee Name:
(print name)
Employee Signature:
Date:
Trainer Signature:
Supervisor Signature:
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Appendix 5 - Winter Patrol and Maintenance Schedule Policy
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Municipality of Huron East
Public Works Department Winter Patrol and
Maintenance Schedule Policy
Approved By:
Policy Number:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
Reviewed By:
Revision Date:
Statement:
The Municipality of Huron East is committed to ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant winter road
maintenance operations while supporting fair and consistent staffing, scheduling, and
compensation practices for Public Works employees. This policy establishes guidelines for staffing,
hours of work, overtime, scheduling, and operational requirements during the Winter
Maintenance/Patrol Season.
Purpose:
To guide the Public Works Department in the consideration of staffing and operations
during the Winter Maintenance/Patrol Season, from November 20 to March 20, ensuring
regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and effective service delivery.
Policy:
Scope and Applicability
This policy applies to regular full-time employees in the Huron East Roads Department
and may extend to part-time and seasonal employees at the discretion of the Director of
Public Works. It applies during the Winter Patrol/Maintenance Season from November 20
to March 20.
Hours of Work
Normal hours of work for full-time employees are shown in each position description or
letter of employment. The Director of Public Works and Supervisors are responsible for
scheduling and monitoring such hours.
Overtime
-
It is expected and understood that overtime may be required to address workload
demands, emergencies, and peak operational periods.
Council
PW-03
February 4, 2026
February 3, 2026
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All overtime must be pre-authorized.
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Overtime begins when an employee works beyond their normal work week hours.
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Unless otherwise stated, a normal work week is 40 hours, Saturday to Sunday, with
overtime commencing after 44 hours at a rate of 1.5 times regular wages.
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Overtime will be recorded and used in minimum increments of one-half hour.
Lieu Time (Banked Time)
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Employees may bank up to a maximum of 80 hours annually.
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Once the maximum is reached, time must be taken before additional hours can be
banked.
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Lieu time may not be booked in the negative.
Unscheduled Call-Out
A minimum of two (2) hours at time and a half will be allocated to employees called in
during off hours, including employees who are not scheduled or who are asked to return
after completing their normal workday.
Timesheets
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Employees shall complete weekly timesheets recording:
o Time worked
o Lieu time
o Vacation
o Sick time
o Statutory holidays
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Timesheets must be submitted bi-weekly to the Director of Public Works for
approval no later than Monday at 8:00 a.m. following the end of a pay period.
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Use of lieu time must be approved by the Director of Public Works and/or the
Manager of Operations.
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Falsification or non-compliance may result in disciplinary action.
Special Operational Considerations - Winter Patrol Season
The Winter Patrol Season is defined as November 20 to March 20.
Winter Patrol Schedule
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A Winter Patrol Schedule will be developed by November 1 each year.
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The schedule will be prepared by the Road Supervisor and reflect staffing and
operational needs.
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The schedule will clearly identify regular hours and overtime assignments.
Staff Scheduled for Patrol Duty - Weekends and Statutory Holidays
-
Two employees shall be scheduled for each Saturday, Sunday, and Statutory
Holiday.
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Each patrol day shall include both AM and PM patrol duties.
Public Works Staffing Complement
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Spring, Summer, and Fall staffing: 11 full-time employees.
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Winter staffing requirements increase due to the need to operate 17 pieces of road
and sidewalk clearing equipment, maintain equipment, and ensure spare operators
are available.
Mandatory Friday Off
To comply with HTA Regulation 555/06:
-
An employee scheduled for weekend or statutory holiday patrol duty may be
required to take the preceding Friday off.
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Lieu time must be used (up to 8 hours) to maintain a normal 40-hour work week.
-
Any deviation due to special circumstances or employee requests must be
approved by the Supervisor.
Responsibility:
The Director of Public Works is responsible for:
- Overall administration and enforcement of this policy
- Approval of overtime, time sheets, and use of lieu time
- Ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements
The Road Supervisor and Supervisors are responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining the Winter Patrol Schedule
- Scheduling staff and monitoring hours of work
- Ensuring adequate staffing and equipment coverage
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- Approving deviations from mandatory scheduling requirements where necessary
Employees are responsible for:
- Accurately completing and submitting timesheets
- Adhering to approved schedules and call-out requirements
- Following all provisions of this policy
Background:
Winter maintenance is a critical municipal service that requires extended hours, rapid
response, and adequate staffing to ensure public safety. The Municipality operates a large
fleet of road and sidewalk clearing equipment and must comply with applicable legislation,
including the Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Regulation 555/06 (Hours of Service). This
policy provides structure and clarity around scheduling, overtime, and operational
practices specific to the winter patrol season.
Exemptions from Regulation 555/06 include:
3. (1) Subject to subsection (3), a driver and operator are exempt from this Regulation
while driving a commercial motor vehicle in the following circumstances:
4. A vehicle engaged in providing relief in an emergency, being a situation or
impending situation that constitutes a danger of major proportions to life, property or
the environment, whether caused by forces of nature, an accident, an intentional act
or otherwise.
4.1 A vehicle operated by or on behalf of a municipality, road authority or public utility
while responding to a situation or impending situation that constitutes an imminent
danger, though not one of major proportions, to life, property or the environment,
whether caused by forces of nature, an accident, an intentional act or otherwise.
Related Policies:
HR-001 - Compensation Policy
HE-002 - Vacation Policy
HE-003 - Flexible Work Policy
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Appendix 6 - Source Water Protection Maps
Brucefield - C Zone
0
250
500
Metres
D - 2
D - 4
C - 6
C - 4
C - 6
C - 6
C - 6
B - 8
B - 10
B - 8
C - 6
D - 2
B - 6
A - 10
C - 6
© OpenStreetMap (and) contributors, CC-BY-SA, Esri, HERE, DeLorme, MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors
Ausable Bayfield & Maitland Valley DWSP assessment report Document Path: Y:\GIS\Projects_Mxds\SWP\Mun_Planning\Plan_1.mxd
approved by the Minister of the Environment on Jan 9, 2012 Printed: 03/04/2015. Copyright © Queens Printer 2015
Produced by ABCA GIS Services using ABCA data and data sublicensed from member municipalities. Property lines are for
representation only and are not legal survey. Air photography flown Spring 2010 - Property of Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
The Well Head Protection Area (WHPA) was prepared for use in conjunction with the Clean Water Act
based on available studies. For full description refer to the provincially approved local Assessment Report.
Ü
WHPA C Boundary
Vulnerability 10
Parcel
Brussels - C Zone
0
250
500
Metres
A - 10
B - 10
C - 8
D - 6
D - 6
D - 6
D - 6
D - 4
D - 6
A - 10
D - 6
D - 6
D - 6
B - 10
D - 6
D - 4
C - 8
D - 4
© OpenStreetMap (and) contributors, CC-BY-SA, Esri, HERE, DeLorme, MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors
Ausable Bayfield & Maitland Valley DWSP assessment report Document Path: Y:\GIS\Projects_Mxds\SWP\Mun_Planning\Plan_1.mxd
approved by the Minister of the Environment on Jan 9, 2012 Printed: 03/04/2015. Copyright © Queens Printer 2015
Produced by ABCA GIS Services using ABCA data and data sublicensed from member municipalities. Property lines are for
representation only and are not legal survey. Air photography flown Spring 2010 - Property of Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
The Well Head Protection Area (WHPA) was prepared for use in conjunction with the Clean Water Act
based on available studies. For full description refer to the provincially approved local Assessment Report.
Ü
WHPA C Boundary
Vulnerability 10
Parcel
Seaforth - C Zone
0
250
500
Metres
D - 4
C - 6
B - 8
B - 8
B - 10
A - 10
B - 10
B - 10
B - 10
C - 8
C - 8
D - 6
D - 6 C - 8
D - 6
C - 8
© OpenStreetMap (and) contributors, CC-BY-SA, Esri, HERE, DeLorme, MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors
Ausable Bayfield & Maitland Valley DWSP assessment report Document Path: Y:\GIS\Projects_Mxds\SWP\Mun_Planning\Plan_1.mxd
approved by the Minister of the Environment on Jan 9, 2012 Printed: 03/04/2015. Copyright © Queens Printer 2015
Produced by ABCA GIS Services using ABCA data and data sublicensed from member municipalities. Property lines are for
representation only and are not legal survey. Air photography flown Spring 2010 - Property of Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
The Well Head Protection Area (WHPA) was prepared for use in conjunction with the Clean Water Act
based on available studies. For full description refer to the provincially approved local Assessment Report.
Ü
WHPA C Boundary
Vulnerability 10
Parcel