Public Works Public Works oversees the monitoring, maintenance and renewal of all major infrastructure assets, including roads, water distribution, sanitary and storm sewer, parks and outdoor recreation facilities. Through the Infrastructure Planning & Delivery (IPD) and Engineering & Field Services Divisions, long term asset and infrastructure planning activities are undertaken as well as providing engineering approvals and oversight of development activities and capital infrastructure projects. Fifty-three staff members with a vast skill set are designated to parks, waterworks, roads, fleet services, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, engineering and administration. Based on seasonal requirements staff is allocated to the area they are most effective in order to ensure a collaborative and efficient approach to providing the core services that make our City function. Core department mandates include: • Capital Works Program; • Asset Management; • Special Project Delivery; • GIS and Mapping Solutions; and • Spray Irrigation Operations.
Mission Statement: Working to serve the public in a safe, prompt, courteous, efficient manner. Our dedicated employees strive to plan, design, inspect, build, and maintain public infrastructure in a manner that adequately preserves these assets for succeeding generations.
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2019 OBJECTIVE Enhanced Water and Stormwater Monitoring and Analysis.
STRATEGY
OUTCOME
• Installed real-time flow monitoring of storm water and water assets.
• Data will assist in long-term planning for both potable supply and storm water management.
• Completed Flood Risk Assessment Report.
• Real time alarms will also be in place for significant changes in water quality or high flow and flood events.
• Started Water Quality and Supply Master Plan Project.
CITY OF CRANBROOK 2019 ANNUAL REPORT
