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 National Public Works Week 2010 - May 16 to 22Public Works: Above, Below & All Around You
National Public Works Week (NPWW) is an annual event in support of Public Works professionals across the country. It's a time to raise awareness and recognize the impact that Public Works staff have on improving the quality of life in the community.
The Town has participated in National Public Works Week since 1997. With activities focused around the Municipal Operations Centre, the Town's NPWW celebrations include three major events:
- A Public Open House (Saturday, May 15) where residents have the chance to interact with Public Works staff and learn about the services they provide. This event also features equipment demonstrations where children can climb aboard machines used to haul, pick up and excavate and see what it’s like to be in the driver’s seat!
In addition, this event provides the Town and its partners the opportunity to inform residents about important environmental initiatives going on at the Town. This includes clean air and energy efficiency measures, tree planting, healthy yards programs, waste management and advances in the Town's operating fleet.
- Elementary School Tours, where students get to learn about what Public Works staff do, the important roles they play in the community and the great opportunities a career in Public Works can offer. In the 11 years the Town has been involved in National Public Works Week, more than 4,000 elementary students have visited the Operations Centre.
- The York Municipalities Public Works Challenge, which provides Public Works staff the opportunity to network with peers from other municipalities. Hosted by the Engineering & Public Works Department, this event is attended by all nine area municipalities, as well as the Region. The Challenge features a number of events, such as the Backhoe Ball Challenge and Watermain Repair Challenege, where teams of four from each municipality compete against each other for a chance to take home the Miller Cup. The event also features the Mayor's Challenge obstacle course.
National Public Works Week Awards
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The Town of Richmond Hill was the winner of the 2008 Roger Brown Award for hosting the best overall program to promote National Public Works Week in Ontario. To view the Town's award submission, please visit the link below. Photos from the award presentation to Council can also be viewed in the Photo Gallery.
2008 Roger Brown Award Submission [PDF]
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For more information about National Public Works Week events, contact the Operations Centre at (905) 884-8013.
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