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Departments > Engineering > Public Works Day 10th Anniversary Public Works Day 
This year, the City of Victoria celebrated its 10th anniversary of hosting Public Works Day, an open house to provide elementary students with an opportunity to learn more about public works. This year's theme was Revitalize, Reinvest, Renew. Close to 500 students in Grades 3 to 5 from 12 different schools attended with their teachers. Held at Victoria's Public Works Yard, participants toured 18 interactive venues consisting of educational demonstrations and information displays, as well as enjoyed a barbecue lunch. The first group of students arrived at 9 a.m., with the last group departing at 1:30 p.m. New this year, students had the opportunity to spin a wheel and win prizes by answering questions about what they have learned about Victoria's Public Works. During the event, Mayor Fortin unveiled the first panel of a mural currently underway on a Public Works building by local artist Jeff Maltby. To be completed in August, Public Works Through the Years will depict the history of the City's Public Works contributions from the mid-1800's to present day. Maltby's other works include the historic murals in Chinatown and on the buildings adjacent to Public Works at Ellice Recycle. 
2009 Commemorative Public Works T-Shirt Students who created the top three designs for the 2009 Commemorative Public Works Day T-shirt were announced at the event. Designs were entered into a contest by students who attended last year's Public Works Day. Winners of the 2009 Commemorative Public Works T-Shirt designs were:
Congratulations to all students who participated in the contest. DESIGN CONTEST: 2010 Commemorative Public Works T-Shirt 
Students who attended the 10th Anniversary of Public Works Day are invited to submit designs for the 2010 Commemorative Public Works T-shirt with the theme: Colour Your Own Mural. The deadline for student to enter their designs is Friday, June 12, 2009. Designs can be forwarded to: Hector Furtado 
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:
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 Department. National Public Works Week, May 17 - 23, 2009, recognizes and celebrates the contributions of public works employees towards maintaining a healthy and safe community.
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