Our mission
For the security and well being of our citizens, the department of Public Works plans, co-ordinates and manages the maintenance and repair of equipment and municipal infrastructure. Some contracts are insured by private companies under the supervision of the Director.
Service
We work on-site and see to the proper functioning of the City’s equipment and infrastructure, including:
- Drinking water distribution networks;
- Fire hydrants;
- Wastewater collection systems (sanitary and storm);
- Public lighting networks (road, public parks and buildings);
- Road networks, curbs and sidewalks;
- Clearing snow from roads and sidewalks;
- Urban green spaces and parks;
- Park playground equipment;
- Outdoor rinks;
- The City’s public pool;
- Tennis court;
- Public buildings.
We also provide maintenance for:
- The City’s lawns and flowerbeds;
- Trees;
- Traffic signal systems;
- The City’s vehicle fleet
The Public Works department is also responsible for waste management, including:
- Bulk waste and the removal of large waste items;
- Collecting compostable materials;
- Collecting recyclable materials;
- Collecting leaves for composting;
- The collection of branches.