Kincardine buys new snowplow
 By Liz Dadson

13/01/2009 04:25 PM

Kincardine has purchased a new tandem plow/sander truck from Waycon International Trucks Ltd. of Goderich, at a cost of $207,455, including GST.

It was not the lowest of five bids, but it was the tender that received the highest rating, based on several criteria, including price, delivery date, confirmation with specifications, experience, service back-up and operator comfort and ergonomics.

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Public works manager Jim O'Rourke told council Sept. 3 the budget for this  item was $225,000, with $105,000 in the 2008 budget and $120,000 given  pre-budget approval for 2009.