Ontario municipalities store roughly 1 million tonnes of road salt every winter. Environment Canada's Code of Practice for Salt requires covered, contained storage — and MegaDome has become the dominant solution across the province. As Ontario's Authorized MegaDome Dealer, Building Depot has installed salt storage from Niagara to Thunder Bay.
Why Fabric Beats Wood and Steel for Salt
Wood salt sheds last 10–15 years before structural rot demands replacement. Steel suffers severe corrosion in months. MegaDome's hot-dip galvanized truss and PVC membrane resist salt for 30+ years with no repainting and no structural maintenance.
Sizing for Annual Throughput
A typical Ontario township stores 800–2,500 tonnes annually. A 60'x100' MegaDome with 12' pony walls holds roughly 1,800 tonnes piled. Regional municipalities scale to 100'x200' buildings holding 8,000+ tonnes.
Salt Management Plan Compliance
Every Ontario municipality with road-salt operations must maintain a Salt Management Plan. Covered, contained storage on impermeable surfaces is the central requirement. MegaDome with poured concrete foundation and pony walls meets the standard fully.
Procurement and RFP
Building Depot routinely responds to municipal RFPs for salt storage. We provide CSA A660 compliant proposals, OBC stamped engineering, and tendered turnkey pricing.
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