"Last winter, the city estimated it would spend about $6 million on trucks hauling snow to storage sites after it piled up on streets. But a record dump in January rocketed that number up to $18 million."
"If we want snow removed, it is reasonable. I think residents want snow removed, not just plowed around on their street."
"January's snow storm required 700 trucks. Now, as the weather warms up, the city is preparing for the possibility of similar challenges next winter."
"This reflects a broader pattern of increasingly frequent and severe major snow events, recalibrating the city's projections for future winter maintenance."
Toronto is set to increase its snow removal budget by $54 million over the next three years after last winter's unexpected costs. The city initially estimated $6 million for snow hauling but faced a $18 million bill due to record snowfall. The contracts, originally based on historical data, will now require more resources, including 700 trucks instead of the planned 480. The total contract cost could rise to $81 million if approved, reflecting the need for better winter maintenance planning.
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