National Public Works Week

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Durham Region celebrates National Public Works Week (NPWW) from May 19 to 25, 2024 to recognize the vital services our public works staff provide each and every day.

Celebrate National Public Works Week!

The Region of Durham’s Works Department has been celebrating NPWW annually for many years as a fun way to show the community what we do! This year residents can celebrate with us at Doors Open on June 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the Region’s 50th anniversary events. Join us in recognizing the wide range of essential services provided by the Region’s Works Department.

Doors Open will be taking place at the following Regional sites:

Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant
901 McKay Road, Pickering
Activities include a tour of this award-winning plant and information booths. Pre-registration is required for the tour and entry. Sign up on Event Brite here.

Durham York Energy Centre
1835 Energy Drive, Courtice
Activities include a waste collection truck on display, information booths, children's activities and the opportunity to tour the facility. Registration is required for the tour portion only. Sign up for the tour on Event Brite here.

Regional Headquarters
605 Rossland Road East, Whitby
Activities include anice-cream truck and food vendors; face painting and temporary tattoo stations; a photo booth and children’s activities. There will also be a truck and equipment display on-site and tours of Regional Council Chambers.

Scugog Depot
10 Goodwood Road,Port Perry
Activities include a public works truck and equipment display and a vehicle simulator. No pre-registration is required.

About Works

The Works Department provides numerous essential municipal services to residents and businesses within Durham. These services include the supply of drinking water, the collection and treatment of sewage, the design and maintenance of the Regional road network and solid waste management activities.

Learn about the Works Department in our Power of Public Works video.

Take a moment to learn more about the services provided by the Durham Works Department:

Environmental Services

Image of a tap with an orange transparent overlay and text that reads "Environment Services, Water Supply & Sanitary Sewerage" with the NPWW white logo.

Environmental Services is responsible for:

The operation, planning and design of all water treatment plants, watermains, reservoirs and water pumping stations.
The operation, planning and design of all sanitary sewers and sewage treatment plants.
The development and management of all Regional water efficiency programs.
The development and management of energy efficiency initiatives related to departmental operations.
The operation of the York-Durham Regional Environmental Lab.

Transportation & Field Services

Transportation and Field Services is responsible for:

The planning, design, survey, construction management and maintenance of all Regional roads and bridges.
The development and implementation of a Region-wide long-term Transportation Master Plan in conjunction with the Planning Department.
The design, operation and maintenance of traffic signals, road line markings, guiderails and sign manufacturing and installation.
The construction of water treatment plants, watermains, reservoirs and water pumping stations.
The construction of sanitary sewers, sewage treatment plants and sewage pumping stations.
Lifecycle management for storm sewers and culverts on Regional Roads.

Waste Management

Waste Management is responsible for:

The development and implementation of a Region-wide Long-Term Waste Management Strategy.
The development and implementation of Regional waste reduction programs.
The operation of Regional waste management facilities including the Durham-York Energy Centre.
The delivery of educational programs and waste reduction events.
Management and remediation of closed landfill sites.

Corporate Infrastructure and Strategic Business Services

Image of various tools with a red transparent overlay and text that reads "Corporate Infrastructure and Strategic Business Services" with the NPWW white logo.

Corporate Infrastructure and Strategic Business Services is responsible for:

The purchase of property for Regional infrastructure projects.
The negotiation and management of leases for all Regional departments, Durham Region Transit and the Durham Region Police Service.
The review and approval of development proposals and assessments of servicing requirements.
Financial services and administrative support for the Works Department.
The planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of Regional administration, maintenance and depot facilities; design and construction of Long-Term Care and Durham Region Police Service facilities.

Works Videos

Learn more about the programs and services provided by the Works Department by checking out the following videos: