Celebrate National Public Works Week
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The City’s annual community event is on Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m.
Residents are invited to the Public Works Open House on Saturday, May 25 at the Joint Operations Centre, 2800 Rutherford Rd. The event will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., rain or shine, and feature a barbecue, entertainment and free giveaways.
Each
year, the City of Vaughan recognizes National Public Works Week. In honour of
this week and this year's theme "It Starts Here," the City invites
you to join in the celebration that showcases the essential services Public Works
professionals provide.
Whether
it’s keeping roads clear of snow or removing garbage, Public Works has a vital
impact on the day-to-day life of Vaughan residents, businesses and visitors. The
City’s Public Works team goes above and beyond to provide Vaughan with
front-line services that safeguard and enhance the quality of life in this
growing city.
Their
dedication is reflected in the city-building priorities of the Council-approved
2018-2022 Term
of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan. Improving operational
performance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement is central to the
mission of Vaughan’s Public Works employees. Their achievements continue to
receive national recognition for innovative thinking, the development of new
best practices and a commitment to Service Excellence.
The event will include the following activities:
- Face painting, balloon twisting, a photo booth, waste diversion basketball, meeting the mascots, colouring and playing a life-size version of snakes and ladders.
- Kids Bike Rodeo – bring your helmet and bike.
- Bike repairs – bring in your bicycle for advice on repairs and a tune-up.
- Prepaid rain barrel pickup – please visit rainbarrel.ca/vaughan to place your order. Bring a copy of your receipt and ID to pick up your prepaid online order.
- Vehicle displays and live demonstrations – learn about City vehicles, water quality, sanitary sewers, solid waste management, roads maintenance and much more.
- Water bottle-filling station at the City’s water cooler.
- Exchange damaged City-issued blue boxes, kitchen containers and green bins or purchase new ones.
- Partake in free secure document shredding service (three bankers box limit), mulch with a three-bag limit and free electronic recycling sponsored by Ontario Electronic Stewardship.
- Diabetes Canada Clothesline Drive – donate gently used clothing, all cloth-based items, bedding, sleeping bags, belts and ties, yarn blankets, drapes, pillows and footwear.
For more
information, visit vaughan.ca/PublicWorksDay.
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