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Engineering and Public Works
The Engineering and Public Works Department is responsible for municipal drinking water and sanitary sewage works; Muskoka’s District Roads; treatment and disposal of sewage from septic and holding tanks; collection, diversion and disposal of solid waste; and the management of the Port Carling Locks, including the James Bartleman Island Park.
The public works vested in the District Corporation include 8 sewage systems, 9 waterworks, 9 hauled sewage lagoons, over 700 kilometres of highway, 50 bridges and 10 landfill sites & transfer stations.
The Department is organized into four divisions, each with a Director reporting to the Commissioner. For a list of each division's function, click below.
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Transportation, Contract and Engineering Services Construction and Maintenance of Roads, Bridges and Culverts
Signs, Traffic Signals, Line Painting, Traffic Surveys, Permits
Road Needs Assessment, Long Range Planning, Construction Program Development
Construction Projects, Environmental Assessment, Engineering, Design, Construction Supervision and Contract Administration
Development Approvals, Servicing Agreements
Administration of Ministry of Environment Approvals Transfer Program
Operation and Maintenance of Port Carling Locks and James Bartleman Island Park
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Water and Sewer Operations
Operation and Maintenance of Municipal Water and Sewage Works in Muskoka, including those in Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Bala, Port Carling, MacTier, Port Severn, Port Sydney and Baysville.
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Environmental Services Construction and/or Upgrading of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Major Pumping Stations, Trunk Mains and Reservoirs
Implementation and Upkeep of Control and Data Acquisition Systems for Water and Wastewater Works
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Office Management Public Inquiry
Tender Administration
Engineering Support
Map and Air Photo Sales
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