Public Works
Ponoka County Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance and safety of over 1400 miles of roads including grading, gravelling, snowplowing, culvert installation, sign installation and bridge inspection and maintenance. Road construction projects are completed each year using County crews and equipment as well as private contractors.
To contact staff members in the Public Works department please visit our contact page by clicking here.
To contact staff members in the Public Works department please visit our contact page by clicking here.
Applications for road allowance leases
Upcoming Hearings:
None at this time.
None at this time.
General Rules for Travel on County Roads
Both wet and dry conditions. Please note - if you are a heavy or frequent user (3 or more legal loads), you must get a permit number. These can be obtained by phone from Debbi at 403-783-3375 or after-hours by calling Peace Officer Les Squires at 403-913-4327. You may also request permits by downloading the "Ponoka County app".
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Loading/Weight Restriction By-Law |
Ponoka County has amended By-Law 30-11-WR establishing weight restrictions for vehicles on highways (roadways) within the County. This includes the transportation of equipment, grain, manure, etc. To familiarize yourself with the contents of the by-law, please download the link to the right.
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Road Bans/Restricted Bridges
Road ban listing - effective March 18, 2021 (expires May 21, 2021)
Road ban listing - effective May 21, 2021
Restricted bridge list - March 5, 2021
Road ban listing - effective May 21, 2021
Restricted bridge list - March 5, 2021
Winter Conditions
During Winter impending snowfall will catch many of us unaware. County Council decided in 2008 that their main priority must be clearing the main roads so that services can be provided, including busing, propane delivery, ambulance/fire calls, etc. Therefore, Ponoka County graders can no longer provide service to individuals who require their driveways plowed. A list of service providers is available below.
County graders continue to grade driveways in the summer months, when available. This service is available by contacting the County Office. The minimum charge for this service is $60, which covers 15 minutes. Any additional time spent is charged at $4.00 per minute. A waiver must be signed in order for the grader to enter onto your property. This waiver is provided below.
County graders continue to grade driveways in the summer months, when available. This service is available by contacting the County Office. The minimum charge for this service is $60, which covers 15 minutes. Any additional time spent is charged at $4.00 per minute. A waiver must be signed in order for the grader to enter onto your property. This waiver is provided below.
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