Brampton celebrates National Public Works Week (May 19 to May 25, 2013) by raising public awareness to our various Works & Transportation services and activities. It also recognizes the hard work and dedication of public works professionals in our community. For more information on National Public Works Week, visit the American Public Works Association website.
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Tuesday
May 21 |
Opening Ceremonies – 8:30am to 10:00am – Transit Sandalwood Facility
Works & Transportation staff celebrate the start of NPWW.
Loader Rodeo - 9:00am to 3:00pm - Transit Sandalwood Facility
Front loader skills are put to the test through challenging obstacles.
Grade 8 Tours - 10:00am to 2:00pm - Transit Sandalwood Facility
Invited Grade 8 students learn how public works uses hydraulics.
Public Open House – 10:00am to 2:00pm
Citizens are invited to drop-in to one of the following locations for a guided tour:
- Sandalwood Parkway Works Yard
120 Sandalwood Pkwy W
- Brampton Transit Sandalwood Facility
130 Sandalwood Pkwy W
- Brampton Transit Clark Facility
185 Clark Blvd
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Wednesday
May 22 |
Truck Rodeo - 8:00am to 3:00pm - Transit Sandalwood Facility
Driver skills are put to the test through challenging obstacles. Public Open House – 10:00am to 2:00pm
Citizens are invited to drop-in to one of the following locations for a guided tour:
- Sandalwood Parkway Works Yard
120 Sandalwood Pkwy W
- Brampton Transit Sandalwood Facility
130 Sandalwood Pkwy W
- Brampton Transit Clark Facility
185 Clark Blvd
School Tours for Invited Students - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Grade 1 to 3 students will tour our Works Yard to see equipment and learn about road maintenance. |
Thursday
May 23 |
Commissioner’s Challenge – 10:00am to 10:30am – Ken Whillans Square
Brampton’s Senior Management Team (SMT) will participate in a friendly competition.
Bus Pull Challenge – 10:30am to 12:00pm – Wellington Street
City staff race pulling Brampton Transit buses. |
Friday
May 24 |
Service Excellence Awards – 12:30pm to 2:30pm – Williams Parkway Yard
Works & Transportation staff are recognized for service excellence. |
Saturday
May 25 |
Urban Challenge Scavenger Hunt – 8:30am to 4:30pm
Girl Guide and Boy Scout teams race aboard Brampton Transit buses to find Works & Transportation landmarks in Brampton. |
OTHER EVENTS
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- Promoting careers in public works at local schools
- Public Works Displays at City Hall Atrium
- Fundraising - All proceeds raised will be donated to charity
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