Durham Region celebrates National Public Works Week (NPWW) from May 18 to 24, 2025 to recognize the vital services our public works staff provide each and every day.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 24 for our National Public Works Week events at the Durham York Energy Centre and the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant!
This event was more than just a fun-filled day of simulators, equipment demonstrations, Touch-a-Truck experiences and tours — it was a celebration of the incredible work our public works staff do every single day to keep our communities throughout Durham Region running smoothly. Thank you to the Works Department for all that you do!
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:
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Environmental Services
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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.
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| Transportation & Field Services |
Transportation and Field Services is responsible for:
- The design, operation and maintenance of traffic signals, road line markings, guiderails and sign manufacturing and installation.
- Corridor management.
- Rapid Transit.
- The operations and maintenance of Regional Roads.
- Linear water and sewer infrastructure.
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| 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.
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| Corporate Infrastructure and Strategic Business Services |
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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.
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Capital Projects Delivery
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Capital Projects Delivery is responsible for:
- Infrastructure asset management strategies.
- The planning, design, survey, construction management and maintenance of all Regional roads and bridges.
- The construction of water treatment plants, watermains, reservoirs and water pumping stations.
- The construction of sanitary sewers, sewage treatment plants and sewage pumping stations.
- The development and implementation of a Region-wide long-term Transportation Master Plan in conjunction with the Planning Department.
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Works Videos
Learn more about the programs and services provided by the Works Department by checking out the following videos:
