National Public Works Week

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Our annual National Public Works Week (NPWW) is back with in-person events —allowing residents to learn more about the essential services provided by Durham Works Department. National Public Works Week is May 21 to 27 in Durham Region.

Celebrate NPWW on May 27!

Be sure to pre-register to take part in the tours at Duffin Creek WPCP and the DYEC! Details below

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! Join us in recognizing the wide range of essential services provided by the Region’s Works Department as we celebrate National Public Works Week on Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This year, we are offering free in-person events at these locations:

Scugog Depot
Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) (pre-registration required)
Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC)

The open house at the Scugog Depot, located at 10 Goodwood Road in Port Perry, will have a public works vehicle display and a vehicle simulator. Children are welcome!

The open house event at the Durham York Energy Centre, located at 1835 Energy Drive in Courtice, will include a garbage truck on display, information booths, a waste sorting game and a children's area with activity books, button making and temporary tattoos. Fun for the whole family!

Sign-up is not required for the open house at the Scugog Depot or the open house portion at the Durham York Energy Centre.

In addition to the open house events, tours will be held at the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant and the Durham York Energy Centre. Pre-registration is required to attend the tours. Please see below for details on how to register.

Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Tour (registration is required)

The Works Department provides residents with clean, safe drinking water. Watch how our wastewater is treated and see each stage of the process by taking a tour of our Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant!

Tickets are free. All participants must register to secure their time slot. Sign up on EventBrite!

If you require accessible accommodation for the tour, please contact Technical Support at workstechnical@durham.ca or by telephone at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3488 prior to the event date.

Additional reminders for the tour:

Tours are being held on Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Duffin Creek WPCP located at 901 McKay Road in Pickering.
Participants must have registered prior to the event. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time.
Tours are approximately 30 to 40 minutes, and consist of walking outdoors.
Please dress for the weather as the majority of the plant is outside.
For safety reasons, closed-toe footwear is required.
Strollers are not recommended due to uneven terrain and space limitations at the facility.

Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) Tour (registration is required)

Find out more about our waste disposal programs and see first-hand how waste is turned into energy by taking a tour of our Durham York Energy Centre!

Tickets are free. All participants must register to secure their time slot. Sign up on EventBrite!

Additional reminders for the tour:

Tours are being held on Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Durham York Energy Centre at 1835 Energy Drive in Courtice.
Participants must have registered prior to the event. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time.
A waiver will need to be filled in by participants.
Tours are approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
Tours are accessible with elevators available on site.
Strollers are not recommended on the tour due to space limitations at the facility.

If you require accessible accommodation for the tour, please contact Waste Management at info@durhamyorkwaste.ca or by telephone at 1-800-372-1102 x 4130 prior to the event date.