Works & Infrastructure
Works & Infrastructure is the largest department within the District of Summerland comprised of the Director of Works & Infrastructure, Director of Utilities, Manager of Works, Manager of Water Utilities, Manager of Engineering and GIS Services, and 44 staff. Works & Infrastructure oversees road and utility construction and design, transportation and utility planning, and environmental programs.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of Works & Infrastructure include:
- Cemeteries (maintenance, interments)
- Climate Action
- Drainage
- Electrical (substations and distribution system)
- Roads (patching, snow removal, line painting, sweeping, boulevards, brushing)
- Solid Waste (landfill and recycling depot, composting, curbside collection)
- Transit (bus shelters, advertising)
- Wastewater (treatment, collection, lift stations, sewer mains, sewer services, sani-station)
- Water (reservoirs, dams, flume, treatment, distribution, pump stations, pressure reducing stations, fire hydrants)
Other services provided by Works & Infrastructure include:
- capital projects including sewer and water installations as well as road construction and improvement projects
- review and inspection of subdivisions and land development proposals ensuring the provision of appropriate infrastructure
- management of the drainage network, sewage collection and treatment, landfill and recycling operation
- treatment and delivery of water services
- delivery of electrical services
- environmental reviews and education programs
- road maintenance services including repair, cleaning, and snow removal
- municipal facilities maintenance
More Information
Works & Infrastructure
9215 Cedar Avenue, Box 159
Summerland BC V0H 1Z0
Phone: 250-494-0431
Fax: 250-494-3399
Email: works@summerland.ca
Business hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays and Boxing day
After hours emergency: 250-493-0005