Kingston Public Works to host open house on May 25

The City of Kingston’s Public Works department is inviting the community to Public Works Day on Saturday, May 25.
 

The open house will take place at the Public Works headquarters, 701 Division St., from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature vehicles and machinery from Public Works and other City departments such as Solid Waste, Utilities Kingston, Engineering, Kingston Transit and more. There will be hands-on activities and demonstrations.
 

“We are looking forward to welcoming the community to our headquarters on May 25 and showcasing the many roles and responsibilities of Public Works in Kingston,” says Karen Santucci, Director of Public Works and Solid Waste. “Last year’s open house was incredibly popular, jam-packed with activities for the whole family, and this year’s event will be just as exciting. All are welcome to come and learn more about the work we and our City colleagues do!”
 

Across Canada and the United States, Public Works Week is observed during the third full week of May to recognize the importance of public works in society. This year, it takes place from May 19 to 25.
 

Kingston’s Public Works department oversees a variety of services and programs including winter operations, road maintenance, parks and sports field maintenance, tree planting and pruning, community cleanups and more.
 

Parking will be available at the Railway Street entrance to the Public Works property.