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ROAD MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS 

The Town of Penetanguishene Roads Division maintains:

  • 100 kms of roadway - 90 kms of paved roadway
  • 18.3 kms of sidewalk
  • 53 km of sanitary sewer
  • 25 km storm sewer
  • 400 catch basins
  • 692 sanitary sewer access points within the Town
  • 812 storm sewer access points within the Town

ROAD DIVISION MANDATE

The Road Division maintains approximately and provides the following services:

  • Asphalt repair/patching/treatment
  • Catch basin repairs/cleaning
  • Collection/removal/repair of road hazards
  • Crack sealing (performed by contractor)
  • Curb repairs
  • Ditch cleaning/culvert
  • Fleet maintenance 
  • Locates of sewers laterals
  • Pot hole repairs 
  • Road patrol 
  • Sewer repairs
  • Sidewalk repair/replacement/leveling
  • Signs repairs/removal
  • Snow plowing and sidewalk plowing
  • Street sweeping
  • Surface drainage


ROAD AND SIDEWALK SNOW PLOWING/CLEARING

Photo of a snow plow  During heavy snowfalls, property owners are encouraged to assist the Town’s snow plowing/removal crews by:

  • Getting vehicles off the streets and parking in your driveway;

  • Not depositing snow or ice on roadways;
  • Not parking on the street during specific hours.

Unfortunately, during snow removal operations, the snow removal equipment operators cannot lift their blade every time they come to a driveway approach. Therefore, if possible, homeowners should wait to clear their driveway approaches until the plows have been able to clear the curb lanes.

Practice safe driving and always be aware of the road conditions and adjust your driving according to the road conditions. 

Level of Service Policy


REDUCED LOAD PERIOD

Long range planning for construction works and deliveries etc. by contractors and businesses should be considered at this time of year.

All inquires during the above noted time period, including any possible early removal of restrictions, should be directed to the Penetanguishene Public Works Department at (705) 549-7992.


Road

  

 Descriptions

 Champlain Road  Robert Street West to Town Boundary
 Overhead Bridge Road   Robert Street West to Town Boundary
 Currie Road  Midland Point Road to Alvin Williams Road
 Lafontaine Road   Robert Street West to Town Boundary
 Pine Grove Road  Fuller Ave to Tinney Side Road
 Sandy Bay Road   Full Length
 Tay Point Road  Full Length


ENTRANCE PERMIT

An entrance permit is required for all new entrances to be constructed as well as any alterations being made to existing entrances onto Town of Penetanguishene roads.

For further information, please contact our office (705) 549-7992.

Please Note: Entrance permits will only be accepted in original form (dropped off or mailed in - not faxed) and will not be processed until the fee has been received.

Policy for Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Driveway Culverts
Entrance Permit (March 1, 2013 PDF)

OVERLOAD/MOVING PERMIT

The applicant must assume responsibility for all physical damage done to the road through its moving operations. Any repairs that are required must be completed to the sole satisfaction of the Director of Public Works or his designate.

The applicant must be responsible for obtaining approval in writing from any utility which might require relocation or movement such as Powerstream, Bell or Rogers Cable TV, and additionally, must assume all responsibility for physical damage to the utility performed through its operations.

The applicant must additionally be responsible for all brushing or tree cutting required and if the trees that need to be cut are on the right-of-way, must obtain approval from the Road Supervisor. Additionally, if the trees that require cutting are on private property, he must obtain approval from the property owners in writing. Further, it is the applicant’s responsibility to determine whether the required cutting is on private property or municipal right-of-way.

The applicant will be responsible for any necessary road closures and informing all necessary emergency departments of such.

The applicant must obtain an insurance policy in the amount of $5,000,000.00 completely indemnifying the municipality for all damages caused through their operations.

All vehicles, towed vehicles and loads in excess of length, width and height shall be marked in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, Section 109.

The applicant must notify the Ontario Provincial Police prior to any move.

Download Application (PDF)

For further information, please contact our office (705) 549-7992.  


ROADWAY OCCUPATION PERMIT

Roadway Occupation permits are required when any work is to be done on a Town of Penetanguishene road allowance (road or sidewalk).

Download Application

For further information, please contact our office (705) 549-7992.

Please Note: Roadway Occupation permits will be accepted by fax.

     From early March 1 to April 30, all roads (other than those with exemptions) will be restricted to load limits of 5 tonnes per axle. These restrictions will remain in effect for the above noted time period and will depend on road conditions with signs posted accordingly.
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