Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Returns to Mississauga for 2010

MISSISSAUGA - Mississauga’s citywide Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Pilot Program, for older adults (65 years or older) and individuals who are physically disabled, will run from November 15, 2010 to April 2, 2011. Applications will be accepted from September 7 to October 29, 2010.

“The pilot program is returning this fall as Mississauga received low amounts of snowfall in 2009,” said Joe Pitushka, director of Engineering and Works. “A ‘windrow’ is the snow that is left at the bottom of a driveway after a snowplow has cleared a road. The pilot program will provide windrow snow clearing service after every snow plowing operation.”

Pitushka said that participation in the program is available on a first come, first serve basis. The cost to participate is either free or $200, depending on whether the applicant meets financial assistance criteria. This pilot is limited to a total of 3,500 spaces - 2,500 fall under the no cost category and 1,000 are under the $200 cost category for the pilot.

How to Apply:
Mississauga residents can apply for the Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Pilot Program at any City of Mississauga Recreation and Parks community centre or the Recreation and Parks Customer Service Centre, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applications will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, September 7 and completed applications may be submitted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October, 29. Detailed information and applications will also be available online at www.mississauga.ca/snow.

Conditions:
To qualify applicants must meet all the criteria below:
· be a resident of Mississauga
· not have an able-bodied person living at the same residence where driveway windrow snow clearing assistance is required
· not live in a high-rise, multi-unit building, condominium or within a commercial property and does not live on a private road

Cost:
The program cost is $200 for
· older adults (65 years or older) who are not eligible for financial assistance
· individuals who are physically disabled (as verified by a regulated health professional) who are not eligible for financial assistance

The program is free for:
· older adults (65 years or older) who are eligible for financial assistance
· individuals who are physically disabled (as verified by a regulated health professional) who are eligible for financial assistance

For more information on the Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Pilot Program call 3-1-1 or if calling outside Mississauga call 905-615-4311 from Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekends calls will be transferred through a menu selection to after-hours dispatch or visit the City’s website at www.mississauga.ca/snow.