The City of Timmins will be using bring on streets this winter. Brine is a simple mixture of salt and water that the city says can be more effective than regular salt in dealing with northern Ontario’s cold weather driving conditions.
Officials say the public works department will utilize a 29% brine solution that reduces the amount of salt being directly applied to major high-traffic arterial roads and collectors, which they say means less cost, less corrosion of roads, and less impact on the environment.
Officials add the city will continue to use solid rock salt or sand on secondary roads, residential roads, and rural country roads. Usage is also determined by temperature, humidity, and conditions.
The city adds crews will continue to monitor conditions and deploy winter road and sidewalk maintenance as required.