Celebrate Public Works Week -May 19 to 25
The City of Maple Ridge is inviting the community to get a behind the scenes look at Maple Ridge’s Public Works services – from water to waste, roads to parks.
Join Us at a free Open House on May 25, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Free to the public, the family friendly event will offer a variety of fun and educational activities at the City’s Operations Centre located at 23925 Dewdney Trunk Rd.
What to Expect
From painting a City snowplow to learning about the journey of drinking water and getting tips from City gardeners, there is something planned for everyone, including:
- Heavy machinery on display or in action: a recycle truck, backhoe, snow plow, sewer flushing, and street cleaner, water meter and traffic signal demos.
- Free children’s activities: including a construction site, bouncy castle, crafts, games, facepainting, balloon twisting, Clown and tractor-pulled hayrides.
- A hot dog barbecue by donation to a local charity – supported by CUPE BC Local 622
- Photo booth.
- Music, giveaways and more.
Held during Public Works Week from May 19 to 25, the open house aims to raise awareness about the public works services that residents use every day, such as:
- Clean and safe water when residents turn on the tap water
- Maintaining city infrastructure and fleet
- Helping residents get around safely with street cleaning, sidewalks, streetlights and signage
- Sewer services
- Parks and playgrounds for families to enjoy
This year’s Public Works Week theme is ‘Advancing Quality of Life for All’ which illustrates how public works professionals contribute to and enhance the quality of life in the communities they serve. Public works professionals provide essential services that lead to healthier, happier and more vibrant communities.