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Old Posted Oct 27, 2011, 5:45 PM
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HRM has a concrete deadline of September 30 (I think...) and asphalt deadline of (October 31, which can be extended depending on temperatures that year). After their respective deadlines, any asphalt or concrete that is put down in the HRM right-of-way is considered temporary and must be replaced in the spring (after May 1st). This effectively makes the construction season in HRM May 1st – October 31st, which is a bone of contention with most the local contractors as it makes the season shorter than in most Canadian cities, and therefore drives costs up (according to them).

Concrete can be poured year round; just special measures such as heat and shelter are usually added during the cold months, which make costs go up. My guess is it was too late in the season to fix these problems with concrete so they deferred the maintenance till the spring, using as.
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