Public Works

The goal of this department is the smooth and efficient implementation of all services. The administration of the DPW is responsible for monitoring of personnel functions, attendance at City Council meetings as requested, preparation of division budgets, contract compliance and participating in deliberations of the Board of Survey and Traffic Commission as well as the Old Colony Planning Council. The Commissioner sits as an ex-officio member of the Water Commission as they conduct the business of water connections and seek new sources of water. The department also oversees the operation of the city’s Recycling Depot at 301 Oak Hill Way.

The Engineering Division provides resident expertise to many city departments which require specific site measurements and dimensions for municipal infrastructure planning, development. and maintenance. We provide resident engineering services to the Brockton Redevelopment Authority, city roadway construction projects and general construction inspection on private projects that affect city streets and property. We inspect all street-opening permits and process all contractor licensing. The division performs and directs all types of municipal services such as sewerage and drainage installations, street layouts, roadway and sidewalk construction and related surveys, maintaining all plans and records. We provide deeds and legal descriptions for land takings of sewer, water and drainage easements, street layouts corner takings and for city land sales. We maintain records and maps and support the Assessing Department, Tax Collector & Treasurer as well as the Planning Departments in performance of their duties.

Highway

We are sometimes referred to as the operations division. We are responsible for the repair and upkeep of all public roadways in the City of Brockton. There are over 300 miles of hardtop responsibility. You probably only think about us when you can’t go to work or home the way you’re used to but we’re out there all the time. The Highway Division is responsible for snow removal and sanding as well as salting in times of snowy weather. And of course, the effects of that activity coupled with severe temperature swings contribute to the crop of pot holes produced each winter and spring. Twice a year we street sweep neighborhoods, clean catch basins and rivers. Maintaining the city’s storm drains is also our duty.

Utilities

Maintaining all Water and Sewer pipes on a 24 hour basis is our responsibility. We maintain all water lines and install new mains as well as deliver high quality, safe drinking water throughout the City. We oversee water main replacement and repair of leaks. Reading and reporting water usage is also a function of our division. We provide emergency service to Brockton residents should they have sewerage backup into their homes or property. We perform all preventive maintenance work on all sewer connections and replace old sewer lines.

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