Over 380 cms of snow has fallen on Corner Brook so far this winter.
Over 380 cms of snow has fallen on Corner Brook so far this winter. This is more than totals from five of the previous six years and the lowest rainfall levels in the past six years, meaning slower melting and more buildup. At this week’s public meeting, Councilor Donna Wheeler spoke about how the demands of winter weather have placed additional pressure on the City’s snowclearing budget.
Wheeler says fluctuating temperatures in late February and early March led to an increase in potholes.
Asphalt repairs have been underway using the City’s asphalt reclaimer when weather conditions permit. To date, the City has received 79 pothole reports from residents, and staff continue to address.)
Meanwhile, crews have completed five full rounds of hydrant snow clearing, with the sixth round underway. Each round includes clearing 746 hydrants, providing access for firefighters
Tip of a possible impaired driver
Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP and Traffic Services West took three vehicles off the road and laid charges during a traffic initiative late last week.
At this week’s public meeting, Corner Brook city hall approved another change order for the Deep Gulch Culvert Replacement Project at a cost of over $91K.
Health Minister says there ia "disturbing information on how money was spent on agency nurses"
RCMP stop woman with expired license on Route 430 and find crack cocaine
