Public Works professionals will have their work recognized through local activities.
May 18 to the 24 is National Public Works Week, a week dedicated to recognizing those who keep communities running smoothly across North America, including Courtenay.
City mayor Bob Wells says their work often goes unseen but it’s essential to daily life. This work includes maintaining roads and keeping tap water flowing
The city says for this year, several activities are planned, including a school tour at the Operations Yard for students in grades 6 and 7, and a public open house.
The open house will show you a behind-the-scenes look at city operations, with displays of heavy equipment, interactive exhibits, facility tours, tree and plant giveaways, a display of snowplow blades painted by students, and a children’s colouring contest.
The yard tour runs May 20 to May 23, and the open house takes place at the city’s operational services Centre on 1000 Piercy Avenue on May 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
