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Orangeville students show appreciation for Dufferin County winter operations teams

March 2, 2023   ·   0 Comments

Grade three students at Orangeville Christian School recently expressed their appreciation to the Dufferin County Public Works team for all that our local plow operators do to keep the community safe.

On Wednesday, Feb. 15, students shared cards and notes expressing thanks to the dedicated crews that allow everyone to get where they need to go safely all winter long.

The children enjoyed getting an up-close look at a snowplow, and while visiting the students, Scott Martin, operations manager of Dufferin County, let the class know how they could play a part in keeping our roads safe for everyone this season. 

“We work hard to keep our roads clear all winter long, but everyone has a role to play in keeping our community safe,” says Scott. “We ask that road users give snowplows lots of space and not follow too closely, and that they never try to pass a working snowplow. Children should never play in, on or near snowbanks on the sides of roads. If we all do our part, we can make the season safer for all.”

The cards are now on display at the Dufferin County Primrose Operations Centre and have been shared with the Amaranth, East Garafraxa, Grand Valley, Melancthon, Mono, Mulmur, Orangeville and Shelburne snowplow teams. 

“These cards are so appreciated by our crews,” says Scott. “They work around the clock, including on weekends and holidays – like during this holiday season’s severe winter storm – to keep residents and visitors safe on our roads. We thank the students for recognizing us, and for giving us the opportunity to share our passion for safety.”

The County Public Works team is responsible for all County roads and some local roads in Dufferin’s eight local municipalities: Amaranth, East Garafraxa, Grand Valley, Melancton, Mono, Mulmur, Orangeville and Shelburne. In total, Dufferin is responsible for clearing approximately 700 lane kilometres of County roads during each winter weather event.

Residents can visit www.dufferincounty.ca 24/7 for County road winter maintenance updates. Road users can also follow@DufferinRoads on Twitter for road closure notices.

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