National Public Works Week

Environmental Services

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 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 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 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.