Damaged Grass from Winter Maintenance

Damaged Grass from Winter Maintenance

Grass near the sidewalk can become damaged during winter maintenance efforts. Sidewalk plowing presents many challenges; particularly throughout the winter when it is dark and difficult to tell exactly where the edge of the sidewalk is due to snow coverage.

When the ground is frozen, damage is minimal. When ground is not frozen, during thaw cycles and milder temperatures, it lifts away very easily or can become damaged.

Damage to Town grass will be inspected and damaged grass will be repaired in the Spring. Please report damage to the Town’s Operations, Parks and Facilities Clerk with your address and details:

• Through the online Report a Concern Form https://forms.shelburne.ca/Clerks/Report-a-Concern
• By email - jkaske@shelburne.ca
• By phone - 519-925-2600 ext. 261

Please remember that boulevards are owned by the Town and should not have any permanent landscape features.  These features can create hazards during winter maintenance and damages would not be the responsibility of the Town.