With the recent snowfall and the many conversations surrounding and concerns raised regarding how best to address windrows, I would like to update everyone on a few things the Town is considering. Specifically, the Town is exploring the creation of a program to provide a windrow snow clearing service, free of charge, to seniors and physically challenged residents who do not have an able-bodied person living in their household. For those who may not be aware, a snow windrow is the bank of snow that is left across one’s driveway by a snowplow. Staff will be presenting a report soon, and Council will decide if this approach should be implemented for next winter. I believe that it is our responsibility as a Council and municipality to explore all options to provide services our residents may need, in particular, seniors and physically challenged individuals in our community.
Windrow Clearing
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Hi Tom Mrakas Mayor.
I would like to know
Do you have any plans for driveway windrow snow removal for seniors this year?
Please let us know about that.
Thanks and have a good day.
Good afternoon yes we do. We have started a windrow program for seniors…. Here is the link describing it and how you may sign up. I hope this helps. https://www.aurora.ca/en/town-services/windrow-removal-pilot-program.aspx
Hi Mayor Mrakas; We just received a survey on windrow removal for 2024-25 winter season. I would like to access this on line. But I was not successful. I tried the address aurora.ca/WindrowSurvey , but I kept going in circles.
I struggle every year to remove the dumping of snow left by the town’s snow removal service. While my husband and I have not reached the specified age range we both suffer from a series or health challenges ranging from ciatica to carpal tunnel syndrome that makes it especially difficult to remove the heavy ice packed window. Can the town consider offering the removal to every one when there is a particularly heavy dumping of snow or allow some residents to pay a bit extra to have that removed.