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The Rural Municipality of Corman Park Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance along approximately 800 miles of gravel surface and 105 miles of oil surfaced road through the R.M. and ten Hamlets. Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation are responsible for an additional 155 miles of surfaced road through the R.M. 

The Municipality is responsible for maintaining the South and West R.M. boundaries. The R.M. and the City of Saskatoon share a maintenance agreement for the boundary roads between the two municipalities.

The Public Works Department is responsible for all duties associated with road construction, surfacing and maintenance. This includes new construction and upgrading, road grading, gravel production (includes exploration development) and hauling, seal coat surfacing and asphalt maintenance, road allowance mowing, sign maintenance, waste management and water system operations. The Municipality is divided into seven zones with one grader and an operator assigned to perform road maintenance in each zone.


CUST0M WORK

Custom work services offered to residents of the Municipality include driveway construction and grading, snow removal and driveway mowing. The Municipality also performs road construction through road service agreements commonly associated with new subdivision development. Custom work is normally scheduled while the equipment is in the area and completed as time permits.

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ates:
Driveway Grading - $120.00/hour with a minimum charge of $40.00
Driveway Construction (Grader) - $120.00/hour

Click here to download the Custom Work Application - Custom Grading / Construction form.

Driveway Mowing - $100.00/hour Minimum with a $100.00 hourly rate

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lick here to download the Custom Work Application - Custom Mowing form.

Snow Removal - $120.00 /hour with a minimum charge of $40.00



Registration for snow removal custom work requires a signed Snow Removal Agreement along with a numbered sign from the office.  The sign must be placed in a visible location at the end of the driveway.  This will signal the operator of your request for snow removal.  In the event of a heavy snowfall the main roads will be cleared first. A call to the Municipal office is only necessary if your driveway is adjacent to a provincial highway.


Ensure mailboxes are securely fastened and positioned no nearer to the roadway than required by Canada Post. Snow and ice thrown from snow plow equipment may dislodge loose mailboxes.


 



Safe Winter Driving Tip

Reduced visibility from snow and small stones and ice may be thrown from snow plow equipment and sanding trucks therefore caution is advised when following too close or passing.

Reduce your speed on ice or snow, especially when approaching intersections. Stay 15 metres behind the car or truck in front of you.


 

Remember, Orange Zone speed limit restriction of 60 km/hr applies to construction zones on Municipal roads.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Municipal Council approves the 'Local Road Construction Priority List' annually. The needs of all areas of the Municipality shall be given equal consideration when construction programs are established. Programs are to be established by priorities based on consideration of the greatest need, the most benefit, alternative roads available, and the condition of the existing road relative to the amount and type of traffic.

The R.M. makes every effort to apply for grants which may be available from other levels of government for road construction projects. Grants received for construction of the Lutheran Road from Highway 16 to Highway 12 in 2004 and 2005 include the Prairie Grain Roads Program.

Click here for information regarding Driveway and Approach Construction information. The construction cost of a dugout is based on $1.50/m3, a 3,000m3 dugout would cost approx. $4,500.00. The dugout must be a minimum of 45 metres from the centre of the road and a perimeter fence is recommended if the property is not already fenced.

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