4th of Hiems, 5018.
The snow on the roads of the new 'Discovery Plaza' were being cleared out by a bunch of mages using a heating spell, to slowly turn the ice-cold snow into water. This water would then go down the drains to the sewers, where it will be transported to the purifiers to be disposed of.
After the snow had melted away, the important roads were salted, using a steam-powered machine, to ensure that they won't be covered in snow. It would allow vehicles, such as carriages, and trams, to be able to move properly in and out of the district.
The salt was bought from the 'HIKO SeaSalt Company', started by a bunch of mages and artisans. As their name implies, they boil seawater to get salt from the sea. While the artisans built and maintained the machinery used, the mages were responsible for helping boil the water, to reduce energy wastage.