Mr. Speaker, the application of road salt happens when the temperature is minus 10 and rising in periods of close to freezing. It is considered to be better application than the gravel in those instances. It is not used all the time, all winter, but predominantly in the fall and the spring. Because our climate is changing and we are seeing more days where we are susceptible to freezing rain, the use of salt has increased. If the climate continues to change, that trend is likely to continue. Thank you.
David Ramsay on Question 86-17(2): Environmental Impact Of The Use Of Road Salt
In the Legislative Assembly on February 15th, 2012. See this statement in context.
Question 86-17(2): Environmental Impact Of The Use Of Road Salt
Oral Questions
February 14th, 2012
Kam Lake
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