The City of Castlegar will launch its annual vegetation management program today, which will run for six to eight weeks.
The program involves pruning trees and shrubs along the city’s 95 kilometres of roads, sidewalks, and alleyways to maintain clearances so snowplows, loaders, and other winter operations equipment can operate safely and effectively.
While residents are encouraged to manage trees and shrubs on their property, city crews will prune where necessary to maintain proper clearance in public spaces. This may include overhanging vegetation that originates on private property but extends into streets, sidewalks, or alleyways.
“Vegetation management is vital to keeping our roads, sidewalks, and alleyways accessible and safe,” said Crystal Bazar, assistant manager of operations. “We thank residents in advance for their awareness and patience as our civic works team completes this essential work to prepare for winter operations.”
Crews will begin at the city’s north end and move south. You’re asked to watch for crews and equipment and not enter active work areas.
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