WINTER ON GARDENWOOD

 During the winter months our contractor does general maintenance work around the estate.  If you think a particular area needs attention let us know and we will take a look. Our estate is built on the sides of a valley so is rather hilly.  Snow and ice can cause problems on our roads. 

A few years ago we installed a few Grit bins. The Town Council agreed to keep them topped up with road salt. These bins are for use on the roads and footpaths. They are not for personnel use. The Town Council will not provide any new grit bins but will continue to refill the existing ones. 

Residents may like to consider buying a bag of road salt and keeping  it handy for emergency use.  It is unlikely you will find any in the winter. It is best to purchase it out season when it is readily available and cheap. Most years you will not need it  but if we get a hard winter you will find it most useful.  A little road salt evenly spread goes a long way.

 Winter is the season for pot holes.  A bit like mushrooms, they seem to appear overnight. They are repaired by WSCC Highways Dept. They cover all of West Sussex. Thats a lot of roads. They only get repaired if they are reported. The WSCC web site has details. When reporting a pot hole you will need its exact location. A photo is also useful. Repair is prioritised by the size and depth of the hole. 

Grass cutting resumes in the Spring or as soon as the grass starts growing.  We may have to delay cutting some areas if they are too wet and boggy.

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