Public Works Department

Department of Public Works is responsible for construction and maintenance of Road, Bridge / Culvert, Drainage Ditch, Utilities, Waste management, Agricultural services and Technical services.  
 
For better monitoring of the road maintenance activity, the County has installed the AVL tracking system on the mobile equipment. We started GPS Survey for collecting data for all types of road features like bridge / culvert approaches and road signs. The County has begun also recording the various public works road maintenance projects in GIS. The GPS data and the application software of the GIS information system will be used for management and maintenance planning.

Engineering Construction

Saddle Hills County has established a four year Road Network Improvement program for the reconstruction / upgrading of local roads. Based on priorities approved by Council, the County is budgeting more that $3 million annually for these projects. In addition, the County reconstructs / maintains the Bridge / Culvert prioritize by Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation (AIT) BIM system.
 
The County's Technical Services Coordinator works with representatives of the resource industry to coordinate the development of this sector within our community by ensuring municipal standards are met. These relate to the development of pipeline crossings, access roads and approaches and the movement of large equipment. Through the use of road maintenance agreements the County works with industry to facilitate their important activities while minimizing the impact on our infrastructure.
 
To assist in understanding municipal requirements for the use of local roads by heavy equipment, Saddle Hills County has produced the Road Use Guide. Please refer to this guide and/or contact the Technical Services Coordinator for additional information.

Maintenance Services

The Public Works department is responsible for the maintenance of the more than 1800 km of road under the County's jurisdiction. In addition, the County maintains 14 designated drainage ditches to reduce the risk of flooding and the erosion of roads and land. To accomplish the year round maintenance activities, Saddle Hills County owns and operates nine graders and contracts the services of two private graders (for remote beats) as well. We also operate a fleet of five gravel trucks and gravel approximately 360 km of road per year at an annual cost of $700,000. In 2005 the County also crushed and stockpiled around 400000 tonnes of gravel. The County’s Mechanical Foreman works for the overall maintenance of all mobile Equipments of the County to ensure efficient maintenance service.

Environmental Services

Saddle Hills County upgraded the water treatment plant and water reservoir to supply standard drinking water for the resident of the Hamlet of Woking. The water Treatment plant is running less than 20% of its maximum efficiency; i.e. the water treatment plant is able to handle future increased demand.
 
As part of the Waste Management Program Saddle Hills County established and maintaining seven garbage collection site putting 6 cubic yard Bear proof bins and two transfer stations putting (from spring 2006) 50 cubic yard bins through out the County. County residents damp their household waste in these bins, which are emptied at a weekly basis and finally dispose at the regional land fill station managed by HAZCO. Department of Public Works is responsible for overall management of Environmental services.

Forms

2010 Construction Equipment and Gravel Haul Bid Sheet (88 KB)

2010 Dust Control Application (154KB)

For primary / secondary highways, please contact Alberta Transportation
For environmental issues contact Alberta Environment

Email the Public Works Department

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