Service Announcement
It was a busy weekend for the City’s public works crews as they dealt with the fallout from the first blast of winter this year. Here are some of the works currently underway across the community:
- The snowy weather was blown in by strong winds on Friday that contributed to a power outage and fallen trees.
- Remember to stay away from downed trees and let Public Works know where they are by calling 250-490-2500. Take caution around walkways, including Penticton Creek and Ellis Creek walkways, where heavy snow is causing tree limbs to snap.
- A watermain break at Fairford Drive kept crews busy on Sunday. Water service has been restored and repairs to the road will be completed when the weather permits.
- Snow clearing is underway throughout the City in accordance with our snow clearing policy. Crews are focusing on priority 1 roads, walkways and sidewalks. They will continue into the evening and early Tuesday morning to address priority 2 and 3 items.
The City’s snow removal equipment includes:
- 5 large snowplow trucks
- 4 smaller snowplow trucks
- 2 wheel loaders
- 1 grader
- 4 pieces of smaller snow removal equipment
- Full team of manual shovellers
For more information about Penticton’s snow clearing practices, visit penticton.ca/snow