Snow removal initiative to begin on secondary paths in City parks

At the direction of City Council, City crews will early this month begin a one-time snow removal initiative for secondary paths in parks. 

In an effort to get people to enjoy Saskatoon’s winter and not just endure it, Council asked the Administration to provide a report on the cost and results for a one-time clearing of secondary pathways in City-owned parks.

Following the December 21, 2020 City Council approval, the one-time snow removal began the first week of January and is expected to take approximately a week to complete.

There are 35.4 KM of secondary pathways throughout City parks that have been challenging to use since the November 2020 snowstorm.   Pathways classified as secondary within city-owned parks are unlit park paths surfaced with either asphalt, red shale or crusher dust and have sufficient width to accommodate snow clearing equipment.  These pathways are typically not cleared.  Sections that will not enhance the opportunity to take longer walks through parks will remain uncleared.  The one-time cost is $14,400.