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NOVA SCOTIA’S SALT MANAGEMENT PLAN

Abstract

The Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Public Works (NSTPW) apply approximately 270,000 tonnes of road salts annually during the winter months to provide snow and ice control on provincial highways. The winter maintenance program is carried out on approximately 22,000 kms of roads, operating out of 54 facilities around the Province. NSTPW spends approximately $31 million annually on its winter maintenance program.

Conference Paper Details

Session title:
2004 TAC ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINATIONS (
Topics:
Environmental issues, Environmental legislation
Year:
2005