The contractors put out to tender by the city have remained the same. Only in the northern area is there a new contractor.
The first rounds of formate have already been applied to combat slipperiness in the centre of Lahti, where temperatures are forecast to drop to below freezing at night.
In addition to the city centre, the noise abatement is divided into four areas according to the direction of the wind.
The contractors have remained the same in all areas except in the north, where Viherpalvelut Hyvönen is the new operator.
The maintenance department of the city of Lahti has held kick-off meetings with all contractors involved in snow removal and transportation.
– The machinery is in good condition and ready to go, the sand storages are in good condition and the formates have been ordered. It can snow for us, everything is fine, Pakkanen assures.
Snow plowing and winter street maintenance prompts the townspeople to give plenty of feedback every winter.
Pakkanen hopes for patience, especially with the new contractor.
– It takes a while before the area and the special features of its streets in winter conditions become familiar, Pakkanen reminds.