By Pepper Parr
February 21, 2015
BURLINGTON, ON\
The snow plow just went up my street and filled my driveway – again.
I guess I should be grateful that it actually came along the street.
Snow began this morning and is expected to continue into the evening. Salting and sanding have been taking place since this morning. The city began plowing primary roads at 2 p.m. this afternoon.
One of the more than 25 pieces of equipment out clearing the primary roads; city expects to get at sidewalks on Sunday. .
Plowing of secondary and residential roads will start tonight and continue overnight. Sidewalk clearing will start tonight and continue into tomorrow.
The city asks residents to please remember to move vehicles that may be parked on the road to allow plowing operations to be finished as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Plowing was terrible – snow started early in the day – plows were not out until 3 / 4 pm – tired contact the city but got a message that they will contact you back in 2 business days – so it snows on Saturday – we may or may not call you back by Tuesday – seems snow clearing and flooding get the same priority – best effort and as long as the rain or the snow occur from Monday to Friday from 8:45 to 4:30 pm between 1 hour for lunch and 2 15 minute breaks – good example of poor management for service based budgeting – would explain why people have given up on the engagement
Snow clearing in Burlington these past two years has been abysmal. Saturday saw snow fall all day, by 3pm many major streets had not seen any equipment mobilized including, but not limited to FAIRVIEW, APPLEBY, WALKERS, NEW, GUELPH LINE, NEW & LAKESHORE.
Just in case city council and city management don’t know, Saturday is generally The busiest day of the week for Retailers.