Office of Deputy City Manager, Public Works

Below is a list of services and departments under the Deputy City Manager, Public Works:

• Environmental Services is responsible for providing water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater management services to more than 335,000 residents and 11,900 businesses. The department also collects more than 100,000 tonnes of material annually for recycling, composting and disposal from more than 88,000 single family homes and 15,000 multi-residential dwellings.
• Parks, Forestry and Horticulture Operations is responsible for the maintenance of parks and open spaces, including trail systems, playgrounds and a wide variety of sports fields and courts throughout the city. This department also maintains horticultural displays and flower beds and ensures the sustainability of the city's urban tree canopy.
• Transportation and Fleet Management Services is responsible for more than 2,200 lane-kilometres of roadway and oversees road maintenance, which includes snow plowing, windrow clearing, and road and sidewalk repairs. This department is also responsible for traffic management and maintains more than 96 signalized intersections and more than 26,000 streetlights as well as administers of the City’s school crossing guard program. The department also ensures City of Vaughan vehicles and equipment are well-maintained and are operated in a safe and reliable manner.