BRAMPTON, ON (May 16, 2025) – The City of Brampton proudly joins municipalities across North America in celebrating National Public Works Week (NPWW) from May 18 to 24, 2025, recognizing the essential services and dedicated staff keeping cities running safely, sustainably and efficiently.
Brampton Public Works and Engineering staff participating in the 2024 Bus Pull. Credit: City of Brampton
Public works staff are on the frontlines year-round planning, building, maintaining and responding to the needs of a growing city. This year’s theme, People, Purpose, Presence, highlights the public works staff behind Brampton’s infrastructure and facilities. They are the dedicated individuals who serve with commitment and care to improve the quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors.
The City of Brampton’s Public Works and Engineering department keeps the community a safe and healthy place to live, work and play through various services. They include:
- Managing 50,000 streetlights and more than 600 signalized intersections
- Maintaining over 4,100 lane-kilometres of roads
- Managing approximately 2,000 kilometres of sidewalks
- Supporting stormwater infrastructure to protect homes and natural areas from flooding
- Delivering road resurfacing, pothole repair, signage and pavement marking services
- Providing seasonal street sweeping
- Delivering leaf vacuuming operations
- Stormwater maintenance
- Leading road safety programs and initiatives
- Building construction and maintenance
- Engineering and design
- Emergency response support
- Facility operations
These responsibilities are fundamental to public safety, environmental protection and community well-being.
This year, the City of Brampton will celebrate NPWW with the 22nd Annual Bus Pull, flag raising, a fundraising barbecue for the United Way of Greater Toronto and more staff appreciation events planned for the week. Wellington Street West (Main Street South to Park Hill Court) in downtown Brampton will be closed from 9 am to 1 pm on May 20 for the bus pull event. Traffic will be diverted to alternative routes. To learn more about NPWW events and activities, visit
brampton.ca/NPWW.
For more information about Brampton’s Public Works and Engineering department, visit the virtual
Resident Info Centre.
Quotes
“Public works is one of the most visible and impactful services our City delivers. From safe roads to reliable stormwater systems, residents see and feel the results of their work every day. We are proud of our Public Works team and thank them for keeping Brampton moving forward.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“Public works staff are the driving force behind the infrastructure that supports our everyday lives. Their dedication to service, safety and innovation keeps our city running and ready for the future. We thank them for their incredible work and continued presence across our neighbourhoods.” - Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 and 5; Chair, Public Works Section, City of Brampton
“The work our teams do behind the scenes is essential, whether it is plowing roads, managing stormwater systems or repairing traffic signals. National Public Works Week is a moment to recognize their expertise, professionalism and tireless commitment to serving the people of Brampton. I am incredibly proud of the work they do every day to keep our city safe, connected and resilient.” - Peter Pilateris, Commissioner, Public Works and Engineering, City of Brampton
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