Supplied by the City of Sault Ste. Marie…
Sault Ste. Marie, ON (2018 10 24) – As residents prepare for winter, the Public Works and Engineering department would like to provide the following reminders:
Staff are sweeping and cleaning basins and storm drains in preparation for the flow of water during the winter months. Residents are not to rake leaves onto roadways or into ditches as they cause drains to plug resulting in flooding. Take caution when near drainage systems and ensure children and pets stay away from hazardous areas. To avoid damage and assist in street cleaning, basketball nets must be removed from roadways.
Under By-law 77-200-5(14), motorists are reminded that effective Thursday, November 1 parking of vehicles on city streets is not permitted during the winter months between midnight and 6 a.m.
Vehicles that remain parked on the street during an overnight parking restriction will receive a $15 fine and may have their vehicle towed at the owner’s expense. The By-law remains in effect from November 1, 2018 through to midnight April 30, 2019 even when there is no snow. Weather predictions change and when snow occurs, officers from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service tag and tow cars to assist Public Works and Engineering Services with snow removal.
The City of Sault Ste. Marie thanks residents for their cooperation in helping to keep our streets safe and clear this winter. For more information, contact Public Works and Engineering Services at 705.759.5201 or email pwt@cityssm.on.ca.