Dust Control
Dust control is offered by Wheatland County for landowners or residents within the County who wish to reduce the amount of dust created by vehicles traveling on the gravel roads near their homes, businesses, or farms.
- Payment must be received with the completed application(s).
- Dust Control will only proceed if there is sufficient interest.
- Minimum order 122 meters (400 ft.)
- Wheatland County applies a double application for all purchased calcium dust control applications.
Calcium Chloride
Calcium chloride is saltwater brine. Once calcium chloride has been applied twice it will typically last the season under normal conditions.
Deadline for Applications
- Spring application deadline is May 20, 2022
- Fall application deadline is August 19, 2022
Price
- County roads – $5.33/meter ($1.63/linear foot) plus GST
Oiling
Oil is crude oil mixed with gravel; it is then spread and packed. Oil should last three or more years under normal conditions. Because oil is easier to mix and will last longer if the weather is hot and dry, the county waits until midsummer to apply.
Deadline for Applications
- Application deadline is July 8, 2022
Price
- County roads new application – $22.40/meter ($6.83/linear foot) plus GST
- County roads redo – $18.65/meter ($5.68/linear foot) plus GST
- Redo rates apply if dust control has been done in the previous 10 years on the same site and at the County’s discretion.
- Gravel Secondary Hwy new application – $25.68/meter ($7.83/linear foot) plus GST
- Gravel Secondary Hwy redo – $21.93/meter ($6.68/linear foot) plus GST
- Redo rates apply only if dust control has been done in the previous 10 years on the same site and at the County’s discretion.
Payment
Please complete the application form below and submit it with a completed credit card authorization form.