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Public Works

Residential Waste Reminders

Christmas trees, pumpkins, grass clippings, leaves and branches can go where?

  • The yard is open Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. We are closed on statutory holidays.

Public Works Weekend Hours

  • Weekend hours: April 1 to November 15 the yard is open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. During the summer, the yard is open on weekends for grass clippings, leaves and branches and recycling of electronics and paint.
  • Bring Christmas trees, pumpkins, grass clippings, leaves and branches to the Public Works yard for composting.
  • Sod or diseased branches will not be accepted.
Reminders
  • Garbage pickup begins at 7 a.m.. Any garbage that is not out by this time may not be picked up.
  • All garbage must be placed in an appropriate bag or container.
  • Ensure that unsafe items, such as broken glass, etc, are safely packaged before placing in garbage.
  • Only household waste will be taken.

If you have any questions, please contact Public Works at 403-207-2807.

The Public Works Department for the Town of Chestermere is responsible for Roads, Parks, Sewer and Water. This department includes a Public Works Director and Assistant Director with a team of 20 full time staff and approximately 45 seasonal staff.

The Roads Division is responsible for the maintenance of the roadway systems (snow clearing, street sweeping, gravel, etc.), culverts, curbs, gutters, asphalt, sidewalks, street signs, street line painting, pothole repair and storm water systems.

The Parks Division is responsible for the maintenance of 37 parks and green spaces, boulevards, over 3000 trees, flower beds, bike path system and the boat launch.

The Public Works Department also oversees the operation and maintenance of the water and sewer systems and solid waste contractors.

The Public Works yard is located on the south side of Highway 1A, approximately one kilometre east of the Highway 1 overpass, right next to the old waterslide site.

Maps

Road Bans – 2010

  • Effective March 2 – May 31: Spring Road Bans 75%
  • Effective June 1 – March 1: Seasonal Road Bans 90%
  • Unless otherwise posted

These will be the effective road bans with the exception of some road bans which will be in effect year round:

  • Paradise Road 75%
  • Rainbow Road 30% (from Rainbow Falls Drive to TWPR240)

Garbage Collection

Garbage will be collected on all holidays except Canada Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

See the Waste Management Bylaw for further information.

Recycling In Town

General Information

For Sewer and Water concerns please contact:

  • EPCOR Water Services at 403-207-4503.
  • After hours, for Water and Sewer EMERGENCIES call 1-888-775-6677.

For non-working street lights in your area please contact:

For concerns regarding Highway 1 or Highway 1A (17th Avenue) please contact:

  • Volker Stevin, Toll Free: 1-888-VSROADS (1-888-877-6237)

To haul water to fill pools and hot tubs, please contact:

  • City of Calgary 311 for the firehall nearest you that is equipped with a filling station.

Missing street signs within the Town of Chestermere should be reported to:

  • Public Works Department, , (403) 207-2807

Before you dig (fences, decks, trees) call:

  • Alberta1Call 1-800-242-3447
  • Shaw Cable (403) 716-6035
  • Town of Chestermere (403) 207-2807
  • If you have signs in your area indicating other possible underground lines please be sure to contact those numbers as well.

Water Meters

Please be advised the following procedures are to be followed to facilitate the installment of water meters:

  • There must be a meter horn (obtained with plumbing permit) installed and it must be in a frost free area (heat in house).
  • Five (5) business days notice must be given.
  • The water meter MUST be installed before occupancy of the home.
  • Do not touch or tamper with the curb valves.

Water Usage Bylaw
Water Works Bylaw

Water Levels

Western Irrigation District controls the level of the water in Chestermere Lake. The starting date for filling the Lake could be as early as April 15th, depending on the progression of the melt of the ice sheet. The WID likes to have Lake Chestermere full by the first week of May. WID maintains the operating level at 1025.50 metres to 1025.60 metres until after the Thanksgiving long weekend at which time it is dropped to the winter level. For more information please see the WID website.

Lake Weed Collection

The town would like to thank the lakefront owners who take the time and immense effort to collect weeds along their lakeshore frontage. Weeds are being collected daily from road curbside locations by the department.

Snow Clearing

Public Works is responsible for clearing the snow from major routes and priority locations throughout the town. For detailed information please see the Snow Maintenance Policy or check out the Snow Clearing Routes Map that show primary and secondary plowing routes as well as the roads in town that are plowed by the Province.

If you have questions about weed-harvesting and collection, you can call our Public Works department at 403-207-2807.

Contact Names and Numbers

Blake Termeer ~ Director of Public Works
Telephone: (403) 207-2807

Donna McCallum ~ Assistant Director of Public Works
Telephone: (403) 207-2807

Vicky Fox ~ Administrative Assistant
Telephone: (403) 207-2807

Niki Rodriguez ~ Administrative Assistant
Telephone: (403) 207-2807

Paul Lawson ~ Shop/Fleet Supervisor
Telephone: (403) 207-2807

Jeremy Wickson ~ Roads Supervisor
Telephone: (403) 207-2807

Gord Brookhouse ~ Parks Supervisor
Telephone: (403) 207-2807

Donna McCallum ~ Recycling/Solid Waste Supervisor
Telephone: (403) 207-2807

Shane Emond ~ Landscape Plan Reviewer
Parks Lead Hand
Telephone: (403) 207-2807

Boat Launch ~ 403-235-6601