Public Works

The mission of the Department is to enhance and sustain the livability and quality of life for citizens in the community of St. Helens by working efficiently and effectively to fulfill the goals as set by the City Council and Public Works Director.

 

Public Works is responsible for a wide variety of activities involving the development and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure, which includes:

  • Streets, sidewalks, gutters
  • Storm drainage
  • Sewer collection and treatment
  • Water filtration
  • Water line construction and maintenance
  • Engineering
  • Traffic control device maintenance and engineering
  • PW vehicle maintenance
  • Street signage and striping
  • Safety of City public rights-of-way
 

Public Works Construction Projects

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Paving
Sidewalk
Storm Project
Elk Ridge Reservoir