Celebrating National Public Works Week

Roads & Infrastructure

The Township maintains an extensive road network of 746 lane kilometres of rural roadway, encompassing paved hard-top surfaces, gravel roads, bridges, culverts, and related infrastructure. The municipality also also services the County of Lennox and Addington road maintenance consisting of 325 lane km. Keeping these roads safe and serviceable year-round is the backbone of the Public Works mission.

Winter Maintenance Fleet

Stone Mills owns operates and repairs a substantial winter maintenance fleet to keep roads passable and residents safe through the demanding Ontario winter season:

•      11 Tandem Plow Trucks — covering primary road networks across the Township

•      1 Single-Axle Plow Truck — servicing villages

•      2 Loaders — servicing villages

•      1 Tractor — servicing village snow removal

•      1 Sidewalk Plow — maintaining pedestrian walkways in village areas

•      1 Grader — outfitted with wing for larger events and drifting conditions

Gravel Road Maintenance

A significant portion of the Township’s road network consists of gravel surface roads. Maintaining these routes requires specialized equipment and skilled operators:

•      3 Motor Graders — providing regular grading and shaping of gravel road surfaces

•      1 Truck-Pull Grader — extending reach to secondary and seasonal routes

Aggregate Resources

The Township of Stone Mills is fortunate to own and operate its own aggregate resources — a significant asset that supports cost-effective road maintenance and capital projects.

•      2 Quarries — producing crushed stone for road base, drainage, and construction applications

•      2 Sand & Gravel Pits — supplying granular material for gravel road maintenance and winter operations

By controlling its aggregate supply, Stone Mills reduces costs for taxpayers while maintaining the flexibility to respond quickly to road maintenance needs throughout the year.

Waste Management & Landfill Operations

The Public Works Department manages and operates three municipal landfill facilities serving Stone Mills residents. These sites provide responsible waste disposal options for households and businesses, and are staffed by trained waste management professionals committed to environmental compliance and customer service.

Summer Capital Projects

Beyond day-to-day maintenance, the Stone Mills Public Works team takes on demanding capital construction projects each summer, building and renewing the Township’s core infrastructure. Recent and ongoing project types include:

•      Reconstruction of existing infrastructure — improving drainage and surface deficiencies

•      Sidewalk Construction & Rehabilitation — enhancing pedestrian safety and accessibility

•      Storm Sewer Installation — managing surface water and protecting road infrastructure

•      Hard-Top Road Construction & Resurfacing — including surface treatment programs across the Township

•      Bridge Construction & Rehabilitation

“Thank you to all our public works and waste site staff for there continued dedication”.

“If you see them on the road let them know how they are truly appreciated”