The Public Works Department is responsible for numerous municipal facilities. Its first priority is the public safety on the Town 54 kilometer road network, sidewalks, shoulders, bridges, culverts and drainage ditches.

The department winter maintenance program includes salting and sanding, snow plowing and snow removal. All road maintenance programs meet the provincial standards.

The department is also responsible for the performance and/or supervision of improvements or repair to the municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer networks.

The department looks after the performance and repair of other municipal installations such as parks, playgrounds, wharfs, municipal buildings, public outdoor lighting and parking areas.