Beach Drive sand removal starts

Staff in the Public Works Department have started to remove the sand from Beach Drive.

“It is very important to council that this road be re-opened for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors,” Mayor Brian Smith said. “I am pleased to see that the work is continuing now that we have received provincial approval and I know many in our community, including myself, look forward to once again accessing this historic area and enjoying the beautiful sunsets.”

Public Works staff will endeavour to remove as much sand as possible from Beach Drive before the onset of the winter storm, expected later in the week. The town is placing the sand back onto the beach, per provincial authorization.

Once the storm arrives, staff will shift their focus to keeping roads throughout the community clear of snow. As the situation allows, the focus will return to clearing the sand from Beach Drive.

Public Works staff estimate it will take a full two weeks – without winter storm interruptions – to clear the sand from Beach Drive and reopen the road.

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