SDG council approved a pair of bids in advance of the 2026 budget for a new snow plow.

The approved bids are part of a growing trend of capital equipment purchases in advance due to supply chain issues.

SDG began going ahead of the yearly budget during the pandemic, when shortages were driving up cost against increased demand for specialized equipment like snow plows. Often the lead time for large equipment purchases like this is up to 14 months SDG staff claimed.

This year’s bids sourced two snow plow trucks, one for SDG, the other for South Glengarry Township under a joint-procurement deal. SDG purchases one truck per year as part of its 20-truck fleet cycle.

Council approved the purchase of two cab and chassis from Rush Truck Centres of Canada for $428,424.20, and the plow equipme

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