Mission Statement

The Public Works Department exists to provide safe, reliable services and planning to promote a healthy environment and vibrant community.

Goals And Objectives

• Manage a broadly-based department which ensures the effective provision of the "Hard Services" e.g. public works, transportation, water, sewer utility services, electrical services
• Provide policy advice to the City Administrator and to City Council
• Provide advice and guidance to the general public
• Provide cost efficient and effective hard services

Functions Performed

The Public Works Department is comprised of three operating divisions which include:

• Water Quality, Waste Water Quality & Waste Management Division
• Roads & Equipment Division

These divisions provide and maintain the City's infrastructure.

Smoke Testing Sanitary Sewer Mains

JULY 25 – AUGUST 21, 2010, the City of Penticton and SFE GLOBAL will be smoke testing the sanitary mains in various areas north of Duncan Ave, the testing of the sanitary mains is inspecting for rainwater entering the sanitary mains.

Properties will be receiving hand delivered notices indicating the date of work in your area.  The smoke used is NON-TOXIC and will leave no residue. Smoke should not enter your premises unless a leak is present due to improper or damaged plumbing. Although the smoke is harmless, some may find it irritating to breathe. Any such irritation will quickly disappear once exposure to the test smoke has ceased.

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the City Yards at 250-490-2500. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your cooperation.

Flushing of Water Mains

The Works Division will commence its annual unidirectional water main flushing program within the Municipal area commencing: April 26 to May 28, 2010

Advantages of adopting a unidirectional water main flushing program will result in significant system improvements and cost savings such as:

• increased water velocity, which promotes better pipeline scouring
• improved mineral and biological deposit removal
• taste and odour control
• reduction of turbidity
• elimination of waterline re-fouling
• reduced frequency of mainline flushing
• reduced water usage
• opportunity for infrastructure preventative maintenance (valve and hydrant exercising)
• cost savings over traditional flushing

This may result in the water supply showing sediment and discoloration in various areas.  This sediment is bacterially harmless, however, may cause some discoloration to laundry if not detected.  To avoid any inconvenience check water color prior to using.

If you do experience dirty water, simply run a cold water tap until water clears up.

We thank you for your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience you experience.

For more information contact the City Yards at (250) 490-2500.

Works Division

Irrigation System Start-up

Notice is hereby given that the City of Penticton will begin filling the irrigation systems:

Penticton Creek Irrigation System (Naramata Road Area) April 6, 2010

Ellis Creek Irrigation System (Valleyview Road Area) April 13, 2010

Orchardists and others with connections from these systems should take whatever precautions considered necessary to protect their Irrigation systems for the winter.