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May 16, 2018 12:00 a.m.

​Vaughan celebrates National Public Works Week May 20 to 26

The City of Vaughan has more than 475 public works professionals that do important work that may not always be seen. From keeping parks and streets clean to making sure water is running and safe to drink, these people are the core of our community. To honour this profession, Vaughan is kicking off National Public Works Week today with a flag-raising ceremony at the Joint Operations Centre.

These remarkable men and women help keep the city operating smoothly and contribute to the high quality of life its residents enjoy. This annual event celebrates the efforts of public works staff all across the country.  

The City will also be hosting an open house event on May 26 at the Joint Operations Centre located at 2800 Rutherford Rd. from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. – rain or shine. There will be live entertainment, a bike rodeo, face painting and booths highlighting the services the City provides. Residents are invited to participate. Bring bikes for repair, used clothing to donate to charity, old electronics for recycling and documents for secure shredding. There will prizes, raffles and free mulch for giveaway.

 
For more information about National Public Works Week, visit vaughan.ca/PublicWorksWeek.
 
QUOTE
 
“Today is a very special day as we raise this flag in honour of the people who choose to dedicate their lives to providing the essential services that enhance our quality of life. We are privileged to have such hard-working public works staff in Vaughan who work tirelessly behind the scenes, and often late at night, to care for, clean and build our city. They ensure our roads are maintained, our drinking water is clean, our parks are beautiful, the snow is cleared and stormwater is managed. These men and women hold a special place in my heart and I am proud to stand alongside them as we raise this flag to commemorate National Public Works Week.”
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
 
QUICK FACTS
 
  • The City of Vaughan celebrates National Public Works Week annually.
  • This year, National Public Works Week is being celebrated from May 20 to 26.
  • The theme this year is “The Power of Public Works.”
  • The Public Works portfolio is made up of five departments: Environmental Services, Fleet Management Services, Infrastructure Planning and Corporate Asset Management, Infrastructure Delivery, and Transportation Services, Parks and Forestry Operations.
 
LEARN MORE
 
  • City of Vaughan’s National Public Works Week webpage
  • City of Vaughan website
  • Ontario Public Works Association website
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