Appreciating our unsung heroes
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Vaughan celebrates
National Public Works Week
Public works is the heartbeat of any city. This year, National Public Works Week runs from May 21-27 and the theme is “Public Works Connects Us.” It’s a time to recognize and thank the many public works professionals who keep us connected through services that move us and keep us healthy. They are the unsung heroes that ensure our roads are driveable, our parks are clean, our garbage is collected and our water is safe to drink.
The City of
Vaughan will kick off the week with an official flag raising ceremony on May 23
at City Hall at 11:30 a.m. The week will close out with the annual National
Public Works Day event on May 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at the
Joint Operations Centre located at 2800 Rutherford Rd. The public is invited to
come and learn about the importance of public works and how it impacts the
community. Families can enjoy many fun activities and services, including:
- Live performance by EnviroDrum
- Free mulch giveaway (three-bag limit)
- Kids Bike Rodeo (bring your bike and helmet)
- Children’s face painting, photo booth and colouring table
- Free exchange of damaged City-issued waste bins
- Free and secure document-shredding service and electronic recycling depot
- Clothing and textile donation station
- Live demonstrations of public works in action
- Rain barrels available for preorder at rainbarrel.ca/vaughan and pickup at the event