Council has decided to keep the plow at the same level when it comes to snow removal this year.
Council received a report for information on a review of budget impacts associated with a reduction in service levels on some specific items within the Snow and Ice Control Policy, which was requested at a meeting in June.
The three specific areas asked to be looked into were: ceasing to clear residential driveways as defined in the existing Snow and Ice Control Policy, increase snow clearing service levels minimum metrics by 2.5 cm and a reduction of snow clearing service on statutory holidays.
The report explains that the estimated savings for ceasing driveway clearing would be $225,000 per year, increasing the snow event thresholds (based on a three-year average) would save up to $204,000 per year and a reduction of services on stat holidays could see a saving of up to $846,0004 per year.
Council did not direct administration to prepare the upcoming budget with any reduction in snow and ice control service levels. Council will deliberate the final 2025 city budget in January.
2 thoughts on “Prince George council passes on snow removal service reductions”
Please do not stop clearing driveways as especially seniors count on this or they would be housebound
The city of Prince George does not seem to be friendly to Seniors! I am 87, still live in my home and on occasion a snow berm is left in my driveway. It is very difficult for me to clean such a heavy, icy ridge left by the city. To think you would even suggest to leave these berms makes me cringe!! I think admin is top heavy!!