Snowmelt facility permits

Permit holders who have purchased a Snowmelt facility permit will have access to the facility during operating hours. If you do not have a permit, you will not be granted access to the facility.

To apply for a 2025-26 season pass, please:

• Complete a  Snow Disposal contract (186.7 KB)
• Send it to transportation@strathcona.ca
• Contracts will be accepted starting October 1, 2025

Payment can be made in-person at the Strathcona Public Service Yard (SPSY) or by phone with Visa or Mastercard, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Operating hours

The snowmelt facility is closed for the season.

Updated: April 8, 2025

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Location and access

The Strathcona County Snowmelt Facility is located on the south side of Highway 16 and west of Highway 824. 

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Trucks can enter and exit the facility using Highway 16, Secondary Highway 824 and the existing service roads.

Note: If trucks use alternate routes, such as Range Road 223 or Range Road 224, they will be fined and may have their permits revoked.

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Tailgate banging is not permitted

Noise levels will be monitored during operating hours and permit holders are reminded that tailgate banging is not permitted.  

Other strategies will be used to minimize noise from the equipment.

• A two-meter berm (raised area) will be constructed surrounding the entire site along with landscaping to minimize noise levels.
• Trucks and bulldozers will only operate at night following periods of significant snowfall when snow needs to be removed from roads and parking lots. During regular snowfall, trucks and equipment will only operate during daytime hours.
• The site will be monitored 24/7 during winter operations to monitor tailgate banging and off-route hauling.
• Any permit holders that are found to be in violation of the posted rules will have their permits revoked.

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