Sanding/Salting and Snow plowing operations are generally completed in the following manner and can be viewed on the District of Central Saanich’s Snow and Ice Control Route Map:

Please be advised that the routes outlined in the snow and ice route map are subject to change without notice.

First Priority

Emergency routes, Public transit routes, Arterial routes, major collectors, school roadways and some roads in hilly areas are given first priority. Plowing and salt/sanding will continue as long as adverse weather conditions exist, Clear snow from all emergency establishments and surrounding routes. These areas are access to the Police and fire station, access to the ambulance station and the Hospital.

Second Priority

Collector roads and some cul-de-sacs in hilly areas identified. Clear and maintain collector roads and designated hill & problem areas clear of snow. Simpson Rd, Rodolph Rd, Bella Vista Rd, and Hagan Rd, are all examples of collector roads. Overtime may be scheduled to complete secondary priorities.

Third Priority

Clearing Cul-de-sacs and no thru roads. Work is carried out during regular working hours except in an extreme snow event. Clear cul-de-sacs is generally done last. It can take up to 48 hours to reach the cul-de-sacs from the time it stops snowing. If snow falls again within that time, crews must then return to the streets with higher priority. Understandably, this lengthens the response time for residential and cul-de-sac roads and is the prime cause of inquiries on snow control. Overtime may be scheduled to complete third priorities.