Chatham-Kent (CK) council has awarded over $1 million for the supply and application of dust suppressants.
During Monday night's meeting, the $1,277,500 tender was given to Den-Mar Brines LTD..
The contract is for the 2026 season but includes the option of renewing the agreement for 2027 and 2028.
The renewals will only take place if funds are approved in the applicable future Council-approved budgets.
Funds for this year's application were approved in the 2026 Annual Budget Update.
Councillor Michael Bondy put forward a motion to reinstate the prior level of dust suppressant which passed 10 to seven at the Budget meeting.
The motion awarding the tender passed 15 to zero.
