Winter actions


To complete the clearing of snow of the whole communal territory, the technical teams spend about 9 hours !

PUBLIC ROADS AND STREETS : the municipal teams ensure the clearing of snow from communal roads and streets (approximately 25 kms), pavements, parking areas and school complexes as well as the salting of dangerous sectors (stops, bends, round-abouts, streets with steep inclines). Salting is limited for environmental reasons. Snow clearing and salting of secondary roads are carried out by the “Conseil Général” (General Council).

PRIVATE ROADS : the clearing of the snow from private roads is not the responsibility of the municipalities, which do not perform this service. Nevertheless, in Prévessin-Moëns, the clearing of snow from open and accessible private roads in “lotissements” and residences (main streets only) is subcontracted to two companies. (Closed residences have to clear snow by their own means). The service is determined by the Technical Services according to the amount of snow and the availability of staff and companies involved. Given the number of “lotissements” and residences to be cleared of snow (one hundred in all), it is obvious that there will be a delay in clearing all these roads. If the persons in charge of the “lotissements” and residences wish for the snow to be cleared faster, they should get in touch with a company to have this work done privately. The Municipality does not do the salting of these private roads; it is up to each co-propriety to take responsibility for salting the parts that are considered dangerous.

The passage of the snowplough results in some accumulation of snow at the entrance of properties. The municipal teams do their utmost to cause the least inconveniences possible. Thank you for doing the necessary for clearing snow in these places.

The Technical Services welcome any suggestions or comments concerning these services. These may be sent by e-mail to the following address: technique@prevessin-moens.fr . Please include your name and address.

REMINDER
- It is an obligation for every local resident to clear the pavement in front of his/her property and to facilitate the passage of snow clearing equipment by not parking on public roads or pavements.
- Vehicles must be cleared of snow and be equipped appropriately (snow tyres, etc) to circulate safely