THREE CITY SNOW STORAGE SITES OPEN, NEW NO TAILGATE SLAMMING POLICY

The City will operate four temporary snow storage sites this winter for contractor and public use.  Three sites are ready to open just in time for this weekend’s snow forecast:

1. Wanuskewin Road (1.8 kilometres north of 71st Street)
• Left turns into and exiting the site are extremely dangerous due to heavy traffic flow and are not permitted.  Please follow all traffic and on-site signs for access and exiting.
2. Central Avenue (4 kilometres north of Attridge Drive)
3. Valley Road (west of the Saskatoon Landfill access)
• Tailgate slamming is strictly prohibited at this location

New No Tailgate Slamming Policy in Effect: In order to minimize the noise disruption for the two temporary site adjacent to residential neighbourhoods, the common practice of tailgate slamming at the Valley Road and 8^th Street snow storage sites is not permitted.  Excessive noise from tailgate slamming may force the City to permanently close or limit access to a site.

These three sites are available 24/7 throughout the winter months.  The fourth site will be open over the next few weeks, located on 8^th Street, east of Boychuk Drive, with reduced hours, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.  Tailgate slamming is also banned from this location due to the close proximity to residents.

Important information for snow storage site users:

• Please use caution when working around the snow moving equipment on site. 
• These sites are intended for snow only. No dumping of any solid waste, or any household, building or demolition materials.
• Snow hauling contractors may subscribe to receive Snow Storage Site Updates.
• Visit the website or contact Public Works customer service at 306-975-2476 for snow storage location information.

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