Public Works Day

14th Annual Public Works Day

 


On Wednesday May 22, 2013 the City of Victoria hosted the 14th annual Public Works Day, an open house to provide elementary students with an opportunity to learn more about how City of Victoria staff ensure the community stays healthy, safe and sustainable.

Over 640 students from 16 schools participated in 17 interactive stations.  Stations included opportunities to learn about the new Kitchen Scraps and Garbage program, asphalt recycling, street cleaning, traffic and street lights and the City's Cut the Carbon climate action program.

National Public Works Week was May 19-25, 2013.  The theme was "Because of Public Works..." Student learned about how City of Victoria staff improve the quality of life in our communities through clean water, safe streets and neighborhoods, efficient traffic and safe clean communities.

2012 Art Contest Winners:

The winners from last year's t-shirt design contest were announced. 

• Rachel Li (James Bay Community School)
• Isabelle Morneau (James Bay Community School)
• Adam Quast (Oaklands Community School)

Our Sponsors

Each year, local businesses provide generous support through the donation of food and refreshments, as well as bus transportation to transport students to and from the event. The City of Victoria would like to thank this year's sponsors:

Butler Brothers Supplies Limited
Canada Safeway Limited
Capital Regional District
Coast Environmental Limited
Country Grocer
Fairway Market
H2X Contracting
Hammer-Time Bobcat Services
Island Asphalt Company
Island Farms
Joe The Bartender
Lifestyles Market
Mega Screen Productions
Monk Office Supplies
Ralmax Developments Limited
Save On Foods
Sysco Victoria Incorporated
The Market on Yates
Times Colonist
Western Grater Contracting Limited
Wilson's Transport Limited
Xylem Water Solutions

A Big Thank You to Our Staff

This event would not be possible without the support of over 100 dedicated Public Works and City employees. A great source of pride for staff, Public Works Day continues to be an exceptional way for students to learn more about the services provided by the Engineering and Public Works Department.

 

Previous Public Works Days

Find out more about previous years' Public Works Day.

2012 Public Works Day Photo Gallery

Click here to visit the full gallery.