2012 National Public Works Week
Brampton celebrates National Public Works Week (May 20 to May 26, 2012) 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.
2012 NPWW Poster Contest Winner Announced!
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Tuesday
May 22 |
Opening Ceremonies - 8:30am to 11:00am at Transit Sandalwood Facility
Works and Transportation staff celebrate the start of NPWW.
Grade 8 Tours - 10:00am to 2:30pm
Invited Grade 8s take a tour of two storm water management ponds.
Public Open House - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Citizens are invited to drop-in to one of the following locations for a guided tour:
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Brampton Transit
Sandalwood Facility
130 Sandalwood Pkwy W
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Brampton Transit
Clark Facility
185 Clark Blvd
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Brampton Works
Sandalwood Yard
120 Sandalwood Pkwy W |
Brampton Works
Williams Parkway Yard
425 Chrysler Drive | |
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Wednesday
May 23 |
Public Open House - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Citizens are invited to drop-in to one of the following locations for a guided tour:
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Brampton Transit
Sandalwood Facility
130 Sandalwood Pkwy W
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Brampton Transit
Clark Facility
185 Clark Blvd
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Brampton Works
Sandalwood Yard
120 Sandalwood Pkwy W |
Brampton Works
Williams Parkway Yard
425 Chrysler Drive |
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. |
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Thursday
May 24 |
Commissioner's Challenge - 10:00am to 10:30am at Ken Whillans Square
Brampton's Senior Management Team will compete to find out which department knows Works and Transportation best.
Bus Pull Challenge - 10:30am to 12:00pm on Wellington Street
City staff race pulling Brampton Transit buses. |
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Friday
May 25 |
Service Excellence Awards - 12:30pm to 2:30pm at Williams Parkway Yard
Public Works staff are recognized for service excellence. Backhoe demonstrations will be set up. |
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Saturday
May 26 |
Urban Challenge Scavenger Hunt - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Girl Guide and Boy Scout teams race aboard Brampton Transit buses to find Works and Transportation landmarks in Brampton. |
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Other Events:
- Promoting careers in public works at local schools
- Poster contest for Grades 1 to 3 - see the winning poster on NPWW banners!
- Public Works Displays at City Hall Atrium
- Truck Rodeo - Driver knowledge and skill is put to the test
- Fundraising - All proceeds raised will be donated to the 2012 United Way campaign
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