Two major snowfalls in Central Otago over winter blew the
Central Otago District Council's snow-clearing budget by more
than 29%.
Council roading committee chairman Graeme Bell told the
council this week $140,000 was budgeted this year but it cost
about $198,000 to keep roads clear.
Mr Bell praised residents who cleared their local roads in
some areas as the council concentrated on arterial routes.
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