06/02/2026
Every year, the Town of Strathmore invests in maintaining gravel lanes to improve mobility and conditions for the public. The Town inspects the gravel lane network and schedules repairs in a priority order. Typical repairs include:
👉 Lane grading to improve drainage and surface condition
👉 Compaction of lane (as necessary)
👉 Vegetation management (strip back overgrowth and widen driving lanes to, ideally, 5 meters and a height clearance of 5 meters)
👉 Alley re-graveling on a 10-year cycle (contingent on year-to-year budget approval)
You can help us complete this work more efficiently by making sure your back lane is clear. This means removing the following objects that might block the lane.
👉 Black or green garbage carts + blue recycling carts
👉 Construction bins
👉 Stored materials
👉 Dirt or debris piles
👉 Low-hanging branches/overgrown growth
Please remember, Bylaw 22-06 prohibits any kind of obstruction in or above an alley. Keeping alleys clear of parked vehicles, trailers, equipment, garbage carts, and overgrowth doesn’t just make things look better - it also keeps the space safe and useable for everyone. As well, under Bylaw 21-04, garbage carts must be returned to your property once collection is done. This helps prevent them from being used by others or going missing in weather events.
The maintenance program goes a long ways towards improving vehicle and pedestrian travel, storm drainage, garbage collection, and even access for emergency services. It’s one of the ways we work together to take care of our community. For more information, visit Strathmore.ca/SeasonalPriorities. If you have questions or concerns, give us a call, 403-361-2126, or shoot us an email, [email protected].