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Dust Control on Gravel Roads
Dust control is a program the County offers to residents on an annual basis to suppress dust on gravel roads. Each year an application form can be submitted with payment to the Administration Office.
New for 2023 – Dust Control
County of Wetaskiwin residents are now able to employ Third-Party Contractors for Private Dust Control applications. Residents or companies are responsible to select a qualified contractor to arrange for dust abatement services. Contractors shall pre-qualify their methodology and have their dust suppression products approved with the County Public Works Department prior to product application. To pre-qualify, please complete the Contractor Work Permit - Private Dust Control Form.
As per Dust Control Program Policy 32.1.1 (PDF), any resident wishing to have an application of dust control by the County must submit a completed application form, along with payment of $6.50 per lineal metre plus GST, to the County of Wetaskiwin Administration Office by June 1st.
- Apply for Dust Control
- Third Party Application
- Approved Contractors
- Application of Dust Control
- Dust Control on Provincial Roads
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I want to apply for County application of Dust Control:
Online Application (Complete form & pay electronically, the form will automatically email your application to Public Works Department)
Download Application Form (Print & complete application form, mail or drop off the form along with payment to the County office)
Application forms and flags are also available at the following locations:
- Buck Lake Hardware - 780-388-2450
- Falun Co-op - 780-352-3548
- Seely's General Ltd. - Alder Flats 780-388-3889
Applications and payment must be received no later than June 1st of each calendar year. Late applications may not be considered.
Applying Online after June 1st? Contact Public Works at 780-361-6241 to have your request approved before submitting application and payment.
Residents may use a third party contractor to apply dust control in front of their property with approval from the Director of Public Works, or their designate.
Contractors shall pre-qualify their methodology and have their dust suppression products approved with the County Public Works Department prior to product application.
To pre-qualify, please complete the Contractor Work Permit - Private Dust Control Form and ensure the product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is provided.
NOTE:
- No products containing petroleum materials, i.e. hydrocarbons are allowed.
- Public Works will review the product(s) and prequalify the contractor with an annual Permit.
- For more information, see Section 3.1.4 of the Dust Control Policy 32.1.1
*The application of dust control onto the roads shall not be permitted after September 1 of each year.*
Residents may use a third party contractor to apply dust control in front of their property with approval from the Director of Public Works, or their designate.
Contractors shall pre-qualify their methodology and have their dust suppression products approved with the County Public Works Department prior to product application.
Pre-qualified contractors:
- Rener Calcium - 780-878-1904 or email
County crews and third party contractors will apply calcium chloride after the spring road bans have been lifted and will not be applied after September 1 of each year.
Residents living in the County of Wetaskiwin and along a gravelled provincial road, can apply to the County for dust control on Provincial Highways at the same rates and conditions effective to local County roads. The County will provide an annual list to Alberta Transportation detailing the work and location of the dust control applications.
The County therefore shall perform the work once formal approval is received from Alberta Transportation for work on their roadways. All other conditions regarding dust control activities on local County roads shall apply.