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Snow and Ice Control

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield remains committed to providing safe and efficient snow and ice control throughout the winter season. Beginning in the 2023-2024 winter season, staff within the Town’s Public Works Department will commence the phased transition of snow and ice control operations. AVL Construction Group Inc. will continue to provide snow and ice control operations for the 2022-2023 winter season.

Crews are prepared

The snow and ice control contractor is prepared for the winter season, and all equipment is operational and ready.

Town Works Department crews are also prepared. Residents are advised that sidewalks will not be serviced until after storms to allow crews to focus their full attention on widening roads and maintaining cleared access to Town facilities, such as fire stations.

Questions or concerns about snow and ice control?

Please contact (506) 738-2230.

Snow and Ice Control Plan

Visit HERE for the Snow and Ice Control Plan.

How residents can help

Residents are encouraged to avoid non-essential travel until after any storms;
Residents can assist snow and ice control efforts by parking in driveways and keeping roadways clear;
Please do not distract snow and ice control equipment operators while they are in the process of work that requires their full attention; and
Children should be reminded not to play on snowbanks or near the roadways, where snow and ice control equipment is operating.

For emergencies, call 911.

To report a power outage or downed line, please contact NB Power at 1-800-663-6272 or by visiting HERE.

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield wishes to inform residents that 2016-2023 Snow and Ice Control Service is being provided on a contract basis by AVL Construction Inc. At the commencement of a storm, salt spreaders will place salt on the hills and at intersections; snow control operations begin when snow accumulation reaches 2” (4 cm).

Snow and ice control operations proceed simultaneously towards the following locations:

  • Inglewood Dr., Woolastook Dr., Highland Rd., Brandy Point Estates
  • Park Ave., Beverley Hills Dr., Valley View Dr., Leila St., June Ave.
  • Fire Station #2, Mallard Dr., MacLean Rd., Sunnyside Dr.
  • Route #177
  • Hillandale Dr., Timberlee Manor Rd., Ononette Rd., Central Ave.
  • Murray St., Thompson Rd., George St., Pamdenec Rd.
  • Bayview Rd., Shannon Rd., Ash Glen Lane

The Town Traffic By-Law has the following regulations to assist Snow and Ice Control Service:

  • No person shall park a motor vehicle on the streets of the Town between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 7:00 a.m. where such parking would impede snowplowing and snow removal.

Note: Illegal parking may result in motor vehicle(s) being towed at the owner’s expense.

  • No person shall park a vehicle within an area so designated in front of or adjacent to the entrance of Fire Station No. 1 in the Community Centrum Building on Allan Street or in front of the vehicle doors at Fire Station No. 2, Nerepis Road.
  • No person shall place snow or ice upon any street, sidewalk, or square in such manner that impedes or is likely to impede movement of traffic or pedestrians.

Parking on Murray Street may impede response times for emergency vehicles when responding to the Seniors’ Complex during winter storms.

Snow and Ice Control Tips

The following are helpful hints to assist with Snow and Ice Control Measures in our community:

  • If shoveling snow from your driveway, place it on the bank “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.
  • When plowing your driveway, please don’t put snow on the street or sidewalk. This is contrary to Town By-Law No. 80 and can create a hazard for motorists and pedestrians. (Note: It is an offence under the Motor Vehicle Act to remove snow from your driveway and push or blow it across a roadway.)
  • Please don’t place garbage or garbage containers where they can be buried, damaged, or interfere with snow removal.
  • Park your vehicle in your driveway, well off the road, until street and sidewalk operations are complete. This allows our crews to do their job and make the streets and sidewalks safe for everybody.
  • Do not leave vehicles overnight on Town streets and roads during the winter season.
  • Avoid unnecessary spinning of tires at intersections. This practice is dangerous and hazardous for other motorists. It also tends to “ice up” the intersection.
  • Avoid installing mailboxes where they can be damaged by plowing operations. Canada Post can provide guidelines concerning the proper distances from road surfaces.
  • Ensure your mailboxes are secure before the winter plowing operations being.
  • Use coloured ribbon to mark hedges and fences, especially on sidewalk areas. This lets our operators know where they are. Driveway and lawn markers should be placed 4 feet back from the edge of the pavement. This allows the plow operator to push the snow off the driving surface.
  • Please don’t 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 Contractor at (506) 738-2230, not to individual vehicle or equipment operators.
  • 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 accumulation rate, type of precipitation (i.e. freezing rain or “just plain” snow), and the time of day the precipitation occurs. Cleanup times will vary depending upon these factors.
  • Sanding and plowing operations will be carried out on Saturdays, Sundays, as well as statutory holidays. However, snow removal operations are not typically performed on weekends or statutory holidays.
  • To help prevent local flooding, try to keep the catch basin adjacent to your property free from ice and snow.
  • If a homeowner engages a private plow truck to plow their driveway, please ask the driver not to plow snow across roadways or sidewalks so as to interfere with traffic flow or pedestrian usage.
  • When plowing or shoveling your driveway, please try and avoid creating large banks at the entrance to your driveway. These banks can hinder your visibility, possibly causing an accident.
  • If your home is susceptible to flooding during winter rain, you may wish to maintain drainage pathways along or across your property all winter and ensure they are open whenever it rains, which also allows easy monitoring to ensure pathways are clear.