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IRRIGATION WATERING - PUBLIC NOTICE

Vulcan County is experiencing extensive maintenance costs relating to damages incurred as a result of Irrigation Systems watering road allowances.

Irrigation water on roads presents a safety hazard, which may result in serious injury or loss of life and property.

As of June 1, 2009, irrigation areas within the County will be closely monitored and violators will be charged accordingly.

Section 45 (1) of The Public Highways Development Act prohibits the escape of irrigation water onto any portion of the road surface, as well as into the ditch. A person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and punishable by way of Summary Conviction.

Upon conviction, the Court will impose a fine, which will include the cost of repairs to the damaged road.

Vulcan County is asking that all individuals take the actions necessary to prevent the watering of our roads.

Vulcan County Peace Officers are requesting your cooperation identifying the persons responsible for this ongoing damage.

 

Working together we are making our roads safer.

ROAD ALLOWANCES - PUBLIC NOTICE

Vulcan County has experienced extensive operating and maintenance costs as a result of persons constructing fences or depositing materials within the road allowances. Fences, rocks, etc. within a road allowance present a safety hazard, which may result in serious injury or loss of life and property.

Section 43 (1) of The Public Highways Development Act prohibits a person from constructing any type of structure, or depositing any material on a highway.

Section 43 (3) permits the County to remove the obstruction or material and invoice the person responsible regardless of a conviction being registered.

A person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and punishable by way of Summary Conviction.

Upon conviction, the Court will impose a fine, which may include the cost of removal of the obstruction or material.

Vulcan County Enforcement Officer requests your cooperation identifying persons responsible, making our roads safer.

Beginning June 1, 2005, problem areas of the county will be identified and violators will be prosecuted.