Public Works
	Engineering; Public Works; Planning and Building

The Public Works Division of the Department of Physical Services is responsible for the maintenance of roads, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and surface drainage systems as well as the operation of the Lionel Sherratt Water Filtration Plant and the Swastika Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The Division’s primary responsibilities include:

• Administration
  This section is responsible for the management duties of the Division, including monitoring departmental expenditures, budgeting, billing, and human resource management. It also assists the public with inquiries and complaints, handles all insurance claims against the Town, municipal, provincial and federal governments in matters that impact on its activities or responsibilities. As part of its responsibilities, it ensures that all government standards and guidelines are adhered to.
   
• Waterworks/Wastewater
  This section is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Lionel Sherratt Water Filtration Plant, water control buildings and wastewater lift stations. Public services rendered by the section include the maintenance, repairs and/or replacement of all water and sanitary sewer lines and mains, inspection and maintenance of all manholes, thawing of frozen water lines, water turn off/on, water valves, blocked sewers, fire hydrant inspections, maintenance and snow removal.
   
• Roads
  The section is responsible for winter and summer road maintenance, as well as maintaining municipal vehicles and equipment.