Please be advised the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be caring out extra snow removals shifts this week.
Note on the Plan: The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a winter storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. The snow removal crew will change to a snow plowing operation. Those streets that may not be done will be done on the next available snow removal shift.
Illegal placement of Snow from Residential Property onto Sidewalk and Road: A reminder that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property and place onto the road or sidewalk.
Posted No Parking Signs Advising Winter Maintenance: Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Winter Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for Snow Removal Crew to advance.
Winter Parking Ban: A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 23:30hrs to 07:30hrs, from November 1st through April 30th
Safety: A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works
From January 20th to January 24th, 2019, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal.​
From January 21st to January 25th 2019, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal.
(Note on the Plan: The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a winter storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. The snow removal crew will change to a snow plowing operation. Those streets that may not be done will be done on the next available snow removal shift.
Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:
City staff are kindly asking that residents remain patient while we experience a back log in snow removal operations. We are currently receiving a large number of concerns about snow bank heights and congested streets, and would like to assure residents that crews are working diligently to get caught up. Over the past several weeks the city has seen an extraordinary amount of snowfall, and has been dispatching all available resources but snow removal crews are often re-deployed to support plowing activity when dealing with winter storm conditions. ​During this time, we are also asking for cooperation from residents, and would like to address the following issues: - Clearing snow from private property: When clearing snow from your property, it is important to adhere to the guidelines set out in the City of Timmins Snow By-Law (1993-4162). Firstly, as residents, we must never place snow from our property out onto the street or sidewalk. Snow on the street or sidewalk can create various safety hazards, obstruct pedestrian traffic and/or put the city at an unnecessary risk of liability. It is also important to ensure that the snow we clear to gain access to our driveways does not obstruct the view of drivers or put pedestrians at risk by forcing them to walk further onto the road than necessary. If you would like to obtain a copy of our Snow By-Law, it can be found online at https://timmins.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/20693?preview=20709. If you see someone placing their snow on the street, and wish to report them, you may do so by contacting Service Timmins by telephone at 705-264-1331 or by email at servicetimmins@timmins.ca - Extra caution when approaching snow plowing equipment: The safety of our residents and staff is our number one priority, and we remind motorists to be extra vigilant when approaching snow plowing equipment. When safe to do so, the operators may at times back up or travel into opposing lanes. The operator of a road service vehicle is exempt from certain sections of the Highway Traffic Act when precautions are taken to eliminate any hazard. Motorists are advised to keep a safe distance from winter maintenance equipment, and if necessary and safe to pass, to always ensure they are seen by the operator. - Plowing operations take priority over snow removal: Plowing operations fall under the Minimum Maintenance Standards as per the Highway Traffic Act, while snow removal is not required or mandated in any form. The City of Timmins’ Public Works Department opts to provide this service in order to enhance the level of road safety in the community.
From January 13th to January 17th, 2019, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time snow removal. • Sunday January 13th starting 9:30 PM: o Timmins – Toke, Ross • Monday January 14th starting 9:30 PM: o Timmins - Jubilee, Theriault • Tuesday January 15th starting 9:30 PM: o Timmins – Mountjoy, Maclean, Pine N • Wednesday January 16th starting 9:30 PM: o Timmins –College (Jubilee to Victoria), Westmount ( College to Airport), Denise, Suzanne, Lonergan
From January 14th to January 18th 2019, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing snow removal.
• Monday January14th starting at 7:30 AM: o Porcupine- Michener, Girdwood, Renison, Bergeron, Clement o Timmins South- Preston, Wilcox, Rea South, Cameron • Tuesday January 15th starting 7:30 AM: o Timmins North- Cedar (Fifth to Ross), Balsam (Fifth to end), Birch (Fifth to end) o Porcupine- Eric, Viola, Lawrence, Ferguson • Wednesday January 16th starting at 7:30 AM: o Porcupine- Spillenaar, Daniel, Grace, David, Tynne o Timmins North- Seventh, Eighth, Ninth • Thursday January 17th starting at 7:30 AM: o Timmins South – Belanger, Wende, Bannerman, Columbus o Schumacher- Father Costello, Croatia (Battachio to Veterans), Grant, Boundary Vipond (Templeton to Father Costello), Les Hall • Friday January 18th starting at 7:30 AM: o Timmins North- Hemlock( Fifth to Ross), Tamarack ( Fifth to Ross), Spruce ( Sixth to Ross), Cherry o South Porcupine – Main(Shamrock to Harold), Legion (Shamrock to Harold), Evans
The above plan or parts of the plan may be changed at any time and/or delayed if a winter storm is in effect or related to mechanical issues. The snow removal crew will change to a snow plowing operation. Those streets that may not be done will be done on the next available snow removal shift.
A reminder that City BYLAW 1993-4162 does not allow a person to place snow from a person’s property and place onto the road or sidewalk. Posted No Parking Signs Advising Winter Maintenance: Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Winter Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for Snow Removal Crew to advance.
Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Winter Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for Snow Removal Crew to advance.
A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 23:30hrs to 07:30hrs, from November 1st through April 30th Priority Sequence for Snow Removal Operations:
• Snow removal is never done in the area where Sanitation is taken place. • High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets); • Low density residential areas
• Highway sections; • High density commercial sections; • Main Arterial Routes. Safety: A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.
Due to today’s snowfall which was significantly greater than forecasted, the Public Works department wishes to advise residents that tonight’s schedule snow removal will be postponed. Instead, a city wide snow plowing operations is planned for tonight (Wednesday January 9th) starting at 9:30 PM. Begin January 9, 2019 Time: 9:30 pm Estimated End January 10, 2019 Time: 07:30 am Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, laneways, and parking lots across the City. Some rural areas and sidewalks will be plowed during daytime hours on January 10th. A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 23:30hrs to 07:30hrs, from November 1st through April 30th. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works Department
Due a significant snowfall forecast this afternoon and overnight, the Public Works department wishes to advise residents that a city wide snow plowing operations is planned for tonight (Monday January 7th) starting at 9:30 PM. Begin January 7, 2019 Time: 9:30 pm Estimated End January 8, 2019 Time: 07:30 am Please note tonight’s schedule snow removal will be postponed. Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, laneways, and parking lots across the City. Some rural areas and sidewalks will be plowed during daytime hours on January 8th. A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 23:30hrs to 07:30hrs, from November 1st through April 30th. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works Department
Begin Date: January 6, 2019 Begin Time: Time: 12:00 am Estimated End Date: January 6, 2019 Estimated End Time: 08:00 am Due to mild weather on snow on Saturday January 5th the Public Works department wishes to advise residents that a city wide snow plowing operations is planned for tonight (Sunday January 6th) starting at Midnight. 12:00 AM. Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, laneways, and parking lots across the City. Some rural areas and sidewalks will be plowed during daytime hours on January 6th. A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 23:30hrs to 07:30hrs, from November 1st through April 30th. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works Department
Begin January 1, 2019 Time: 21:30hrs Estimated End January 2, 2019 Time: 0730hrs – Overnight Snow Plowing – Tuesday January 1st into Wednesday January 2nd Public Works department wishes to advise residents that a city wide snow plowing operations is planned for tonight starting at 9:30 PM. Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways, sidewalks and parking lots across the City. Some rural areas may not be plowed overnight and will be plowed during daytime hours on January 2nd. A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 23:30hrs to 07:30hrs, from November 1st through April 30th. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works Department
Begin date: December 27, 2018 Begin time: 17:00 Estimated end date: December 29, 2018 Estimated end time: 08:00 Location: City Wide Significant snowfall to affect the area this afternoon into Friday. Snow at times heavy is expected to move into the area this afternoon and persist into Friday. Total snowfall amounts of up to 20 cm are possible. Conditions are expected to improve Friday afternoon or evening. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected. Under the ONTARIO REGULATION 239/02, minimum maintenance standards for municipal highways, the City of Timmins, Public works department is declaring a significant weather event. “significant weather event” means an approaching or occurring weather hazard with the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the highways within a municipality; Public Works department wishes to advise residents that a city wide snow plowing operations is planned for tonight, (Friday December 28th) starting at 12:00 am. Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways, sidewalks and parking lots across the City. Some rural areas may not be plowed overnight and will be plowed during daytime hours on December 28th. It is anticipated that a second snow plowing event may need to take place Saturday December 29th starting at 12:00 am. Please check the city website for future updates. A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 23:30hrs to 07:30hrs, from November 1st through April 30th. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Public Works Department