Durham Region celebrates National Public Works Week (NPWW) from May 17 to 23, 2026 to recognize the vital services our public works staff provide each and every day.
Join us on Saturday, May 23 for our free family-friendly event! Activities include a tour of the services provided at the depot, Touch-a-Truck, children’s activities, face painting, an ice cream truck, and the opportunity to try out one of our heavy equipment simulators. No pre-registration is needed; tours will be based on guest volume.
Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine)
Oshawa/Whitby Depot
825 Conlin Road, Whitby
From ensuring a steady supply of clean drinking water to managing sewage collection and treatment, designing and maintaining our Regional road network, and overseeing waste management activities, our Works Department delivers essential municipal services to both residents and businesses. We thank all public works staff for their dedication to our communities.
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:
