Government gearing up for winter, starts process to prepare 463 snow plows and loaders

    Thursday, 19 October 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Additionally, winter salt and sand has been procured at a cost of $38 million and distributed to all 67 depots throughout the province.

    The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has switched into winter mode, which involves the process of hiring and recalling more than 400 seasonal heavy equipment operators, management and staff. Annual inspections, plow installation and spreader calibrations are currently being carried out by departmental mechanics who are preparing the fleet of 463 snow plows and loaders for winter operations. Additionally, winter salt and sand has been procured at a cost of $38 million and distributed to all 67 depots throughout the province.

     

     

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