National Public Works Week
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National Public Works Week increases awareness across North America of the importance of public works and recognizes the professionals working behind the scenes.
Public works professionals keep towns and cities running smoothly and safely with well-maintained roads, reliable transit, state-of-the-art water treatment and recycling facilities, first response and forest conservation.
This year’s theme is “Advancing Quality of Life for All”.
York Region proudly provides vital services that connect nine towns and cities and 1.2 million residents. We strive to be a leading utility of the world, a gold standard of performance and innovation.
Paint-a-Plow Contest
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Plow blades designed by students in grade five classes were on display at the Family Dun Day event in celebration of National Public Works Week. The theme for the Paint-A-Plow contest was, Advancing Quality of Life for All.
Hundreds of visitors came to the Paint-A-Plow showcase to cast a vote. They commented on the high level of detail in each design and that It was a tough decision. All the designs made quite an impression!
The plow design that received the most votes was Park Avenue Public School in the Town of East Gwillimbury. Congratualtions!
All eight plow blade designs will be seen throughout York Region this winter season as snow plows work their routes.
All the plow designs are showcased below.
Park Avenue Public School - Winning Plow Design
![Painted plow by Park Avenue Public School](/sites/default/files/images/ParkAvenuePublicSchool_1755px.jpg)
Armadale Public School
![Painted Plow by Armadale Public School](/sites/default/files/images/ArmadalePublicSchool_1755px.jpg)
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School
![Painted Plow by Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School](/sites/default/files/images/CanadianMartyrsCatholicElementarySchool_1755px.jpg)
Ellen Fairclough Public School
![Painted Plow by Ellen Fairclough Public School](/sites/default/files/images/EllenFaircloughPublicSchool_1755px.jpg)
Lake Simcoe Public School
![Painted Plow by Lake Simcoe Public School](/sites/default/files/images/LakeSimcoePublicSchool_1755px.jpg)
Regency Acres Public School
![Plow painted by Regency Acres Public School](/sites/default/files/images/RegencyAcresPublicSchool_1755px.jpg)
St. Agnes of Assisi Catholic Elementary School
![Painted Plow by St. Agnes of Assisi Catholic Elementary School](/sites/default/files/images/StAgnesOfAssisiCatholicElementarySchool_1755px.jpg)
St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School
![Painted Plow by St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School](/sites/default/files/images/StGregoryTheGreatCatholicElementarySchool_1755px.jpg)
Videos
Office of the CAO
Emergency Preparedness
Corporate Services
Sustainability at 17150 Yonge Street
Public Works
Water
Water Towers
Wastewater
Recycling
Forestry
York Regional Forest Turns 100
Traffic Signals: From the Ground Up
Spring Road Maintenance Activities
Summer Road Maintenance Activities
Autumn Road Maintenance Activities
Line Painting
York Region is Winter Ready
Snow Plowing
The Route to Innovation
Riding YRT to School
Be Visible Be Seen
Traffic Safety Tips for Children – Running
Traffic Safety Tips for Children – Eye Contact
Traffic Safety Tips for Children – Crosswalk
Public Works Resources
- Activity book for students
- Career Brochure - learn more about careers in public works
- Waste education resources for students
- Durham York Energy Centre - take a tour
- Learn about traffic technology at intersections
Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request.