The Rhythm of Public Works
Each year, the City of Vaughan recognizes National Public Works Week during the third week of May. This year's theme is “the Rhythm of Public Works” – every community has a rhythm, a heartbeat that reflects its tempo of life, and Public Works harmoniously works together to serve the community. The team keeps Vaughan’s rhythm moving by orchestrating winter maintenance, safe drinking water, clean parks, well-maintained roads, trees and shrub beds, and safe cycling and walking pathways.
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 are central to the mission of Vaughan’s Public Works employees. From waste collection and water and wastewater services to city-building and parks maintenance, their achievements continue to receive national recognition for innovative thinking, the development of new best practices and a commitment to Service Excellence.
The City’s Public Works team continues to go above and beyond to provide Vaughan with essential services that safeguard and enhance the quality of life in this growing city.
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“During these extraordinary times, City of Vaughan employees are
demonstrating the true meaning of public service. They are heroes among us. We
are grateful for their commitment to safeguard the health and well-being of
citizens, businesses and families to break the transmission of the global
COVID-19 pandemic. In April, I launched Guardians of our Government, a public
information campaign about showing appreciation for City workers. Using our
many communications channels, we are sharing the countless stories about City
workers who demonstrate the power of teamwork, tenacity and tireless
commitment. I want to thank our Public Works staff for working around-the-clock
to keep our city clean, safe and sound.”
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Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- National Public Works Week is celebrated every year on the third week of May.
- Regularly scheduled events to celebrate this occasion have been postponed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
- In response to COVID-19, the City has reviewed and made adjustments to its regularly scheduled spring and summer public works operations. Services have been prioritized with a focus on the safety and well-being of everyone in the community, including front-line staff. Visit the City’s COVID-19 Public Works service update webpage for a list of what is on schedule, reduced, delayed or suspended.
- The Public Works portfolio has three departments: Environmental Services; Transportation and Fleet Management Services; and Parks, Forestry and Horticulture Operations.
- The portfolio provides services that directly impact citizens and businesses across the city every day. Services include winter maintenance of municipal roads, sidewalks and pathways; maintenance of more than 800 hectares of parks, boulevards and open spaces; forestry and horticulture services; fleet management of all City vehicles and equipment; traffic services and administration of the crossing guard program; garbage and recycling collection; and water, wastewater and stormwater services.
- For more information on the City’s response to COVID-19, visit vaughan.ca/COVID19 or call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281. To receive the City’s latest COVID-19 updates as they happen, sign up for the City Update eNewsletter at vaughan.ca/CityUpdate and follow the City’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels.
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