The City no longer uses a sand/salt mixture in the urban areas. In previous winters, the City would apply a mixture of 70% salt and 30% sands to its roads in order to de-ice the roadway. The sand portion has been eliminated, and only the salt portion will be applied.

This change will:

- Reduce Spring clean up costs
- Reduce dust on roads in dry conditions
- Reduce the frequency of catch basin cleaning
- Reduce silting of storm water channels and ponds
- Allow spreader vehicles to cover more territory before having to refill with material

NOTE: Sand is used in the rural areas on the gravel roads. No salt is applied.

For a copy of Vaughan’s Salt Management Plan click here

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