Services Offered – Public Works

Snow Removal

Public Works offers a snow removal service to community members and businesses.

For members aged 65 and over, this service is free of charge. However, the application form must be completed to benefit from the service.

How Snow Removal Works

Snow Removal Priority Order

Snow removal is carried out according to the following order of priority:

  1. Community streets
  2. Council-owned buildings
    (Council office, daycare, municipal buildings, etc.)
  3. Résidence du Soleil-Levant
  4. Businesses
  5. Private residences

Client Responsibilities

To ensure efficient snow removal, the client must:

  • Clear the driveway before the snow removal crew arrives
  • Put away trash and recycling bins
  • Remove any objects that could interfere with snow removal operations

Service Schedule

Snow removal crews make a first pass early in the morning, followed by a second pass once driveways have been cleared of vehicles.

Lawn Mowing

Public Works offers a free lawn mowing service to members aged 65 and over.

Members wishing to benefit from this service must complete the application form.

How Lawn Mowing Works

Priority Order

Lawn mowing is carried out according to the following order of priority:

  1. Public spaces and municipal parks
  2. Council-owned buildings (town hall, daycare, municipal buildings, etc.)
  3. Residences of members aged 65 and over

Member Responsibilities

To ensure efficient service, the member must:

  • Clear the yard (remove toys, bins, obstacles)
  • Ensure the lawn is accessible for mowing equipment
  • Inform Public Works of any specific situations (pets, fragile areas, etc.)

Frequency and Schedule

  • Mowing is generally carried out twice a month during the growing season.
  • Schedules may vary depending on weather conditions and staff availability.