At the County of Wellington maintenance is broken into four distinctive sections:
1. Maintenance Areas | ||||||||
There are four maintenance service areas in the County, each staffed by a Supervisor, a Lead Hand and Equipment Operators. There are two garages in each maintenance area.
County of Wellington Road System Map
In non-winter months, regular roads operations take place from Monday to Thursday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. During the non-winter months and during regular office hours, contact the Roads Division to have your inquiry dispatched to the appropriate garage. In the winter months, from approximately mid-November to mid-April, the workforce is supplemented with additional equipment operators, to allow a generally 24-hour service, seven days a week. |
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2. Road Surface Management | ||||||||
The purpose of road surface management is to delay road deterioration and extend the life of pavements by repairing minor road defects. Key road surface management operations include:
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3. Roadside Maintenance | ||||||||
The purpose of road maintenance is to keep roadside areas in a tidy and safe condition. Key roadside maintenance operations include:
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE
The County of Wellington intends to control weeds along the following County roadsides under their jurisdiction: all County roads within the Town of Erin, Township of Guelph/Eramosa, Township of Puslinch and in the Township of Centre Wellington - WR18, WR21, WR22, WR26, WR29. We will be using a combination of the following herbicides, Clearview Reg.#29752, Active Ingredients Metsulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt) or Escort Reg.#23005, Active ingredient Metsulfuron-Methyl and Overdrive Reg.#30065, Active ingredient Difluenzopyr (present as sodium salt) and Dicamba (present as sodium salt). All products are registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). |
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4. Drainage and Structure Maintenance | ||||||||
The purpose of drainage and structure maintenance is to prevent flooding by directing surface waters appropriately and to maintain bridges and culverts for the safety of the motoring public. The key drainage and structure maintenance operations include:
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Notice of Collection: The County of Wellington Roads Department under authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, utilizes GPS and dash camera technology to ensure the safety and security of employees, the public and County property and assets. The County is committed to ensuring and enhancing the safety and security of the public, its employees, property and assets by integrating privacy and security best practices with the responsible use of technology in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Questions about the operation of the system and collection of personal information may be directed to the County Clerks Office at 519.837.2600 x2522 c/o Administration Centre, 74 Woolwich St., Guelph ON N1H 2T9