Streets, Roads & Sidewalks

Sidewalk Maintenance

Traffic bylaw establishes the business or homeowner responsibility for sidewalk maintenance, litter, weed control and snow removal. The Operations Department assists with regular maintenance.

Street Maintenance

The annual paving program is completed through the Engineering and Parks Department. The Operations Department is responsible for filling potholes, sweeping the streets, snow removal, weed control, dust abatement and litter control and can be reached at 604.815.6868.

Street Light Repair

In the event that a streetlight is not working please contact the Operations Department and provide the staff with the location and indicate whether the pole the street light is located on is wooden or metal. The staff will process the request and forward it to the appropriate contractor to have the repair work completed. If you are requesting a new street light or changes to your current streetlight please submit your request in writing and address it to the Manager of Operations.

Signage-street names/traffic/directional

Operations install and maintain all Municipal signage which includes street signs, traffic control and directional signage on Municipal roads. If you have a request for a sign installation or are reporting damage to a sign please contact the Operations Department 604.815.6868

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Snow Removal

The District provides 24 hour snow removal during times of heavy snowfall, as well as salting and sanding during times of extreme cold temperatures to keep Municipal roads safe within our community. Please be aware that the Operations office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday except holidays. Someone will be available to take calls and record your concerns regarding snow removal during regular office hours at 604.815.6868.For after hours Operations emergencies call 604.815.4040.

In the event of a snowstorm, sanding/salting and snow plowing operations shall be conducted according to the following priorities:

Primary Priority: Arterial roads, major collector roads, bus routes, police station, fire stations, ambulance stations, hilly areas and school zones are given first priority. Sanding and plowing are carried out on a 24-hour basis as long as poor conditions exits.

When the storm lets up or the crews have successfully plowed and sanded/salted the first priority routes then, do the second and third priority routes.

Secondary Priority: Through roads in residential areas between the arterial or major collector road grids. Secondary priority work is performed during any scheduled eight-hour shift.

Remaining residential roads: These areas will be dealt with in a systematic manner starting with the more significant roads, and specific problem locations. Third priority work is performed during any scheduled eight-hour shift.

Residents

When it snows, please help the snow clearing process by removing your vehicle from the street, placing garbage cans on the sidewalk instead of the road, shovelling the snow out of the catch basin in front of your house, and clearing the snow from the sidewalk in front of your house as soon as possible.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The District of Squamish Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 779, Article 6 s. 10 states the owner or occupier of any property operated as a business premises shall remove snow, ice and rubbish from the sidewalk
and foot-path bordering on the business not later than ten o’clock (10:00a.m.) in the morning of any day except Sunday or Statutory Holidays.

Business owners/occupiers not complying in removing snow and garbage from the sidewalks in front of their business may be subject to a penalty. If the snow or rubbish is still not removed, Council may direct that in default of the snow, ice and rubbish removal being done by the owner
or occupier, it may be done by the District and the cost may be recovered from the owner/occupier.

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Please park vehicles in your driveway, or well off the roadside, during times of snowfall, to facilitate plowing/sanding operations.  By assisting the District in facilitating snow removal, we are able to provide safer driving conditions for our residents and visitors, as well as access for emergency vehicles.

Bylaw 779 provides the municipality with authorization to tow those vehicles, which prevent the snowplow or sanding equipment access to the roadsides.  The District requests residents assist the crews in doing their job by complying with the bylaw.

Further information regarding the District of Squamish Snow Removal Policy can be obtained from Operations at 604-815-6868.

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Drainage

Culvert Installations

The District installs and maintains culverts throughout the Municipality, as well provide quotes to residents for the installation of culverts. Contact the Community Development Department 604.815.5012 to make an application for culvert installation.

Dyke Maintenance

The dykes are patrolled and maintained throughout the year, with grass cutting and general maintenance being completed during the summer months. Staff monitor the pumping stations and water levels during the heavy rain seasons 24 hours a day.

Storm Sewers/Drainage

The storm sewers are on an annual maintenance schedule as well as being monitored during periods of heavy rainfall. The pump stations are equipped and monitored regularly during periods of heavy rainfall.

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Public Announcement Banner Installation

Want to install a special event banner? Applications and specifications can be picked up at the Operations Department to have your public notice banner installed and removed at the town entrance sign on Highway 99 or complete our Banner Application Form (see attachments) and fax to Operations at 604.898.5299.

Banners must meet specifications. Banners are erected if requested calendar space is available. The District of Squamish Foreman of Roads and Drainage will approve the banner after viewing it to ensure that it meets the above requirements.

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