The Public Works Department consists of multiple divisions handling public infrastructure: the Highway Division, the Water and Wastewater Division, and the Administration Division
As a large department Public Works has a number of responsibilities, such as:
- Design and construction of public infrastructure projects
- Capital and development projects
- Planning and design of road construction and improvements
- Water distribution projects
- Wastewater collection and treatment
- Inspection of public infrastructure for adherence to plans and specifications
- Excess Weight Permitting
- Local highway access permitting
- Storm water infrastructure planning and maintenance