Gravel Roads

​The Municipality has approximately 1700 km of gravel roads of which 1/3 receives additional gravel annually. Over time gravel breaks down and new gravel is required to maintain the road base.

Grading of Gravel Roads

The Municipality grades gravel roads on a periodic basis throughout the season in order to maintain proper drainage of the road surface and improve the driving surface.

Annual Gravel Requirements

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent adds 197,000 tonnes of gravel to rural roads each year. The municipally-owned Harwich Gravel Pit produces approximately 100,000 tonnes of the gravel needed, while the remainder is purchased through the tender process.

Gravel Resurfacing (Spring / Fall)

During the spring and fall months, our Public Works Department applies gravel on rural roads. Generally 2-3 days after gravel resurfacing, dust control or stabilization is applied.

Do you have a question or concern? Call 519-360-1998 or create a service request online anytime!