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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR
HAMPTON,ONTARIO TEL.(416)263-2231
LOB 1J0 987-5039
REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF JUNE 3, 1985.
REPORT NO. : WD-37-85
SUBJECT: PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended:
That this report be received for information.
REPORT:
In Report WD-26-85 (April 1, 1985) certain recommendations
were made for recognition of Public Works Week, May 19-25th,
inclusive. These included advertisements and proclamations
in local newspapers, placement of posters in public
buildings and correspondence with school boards inviting
school tours. Response to this approach was light, however,
there were a few telephone enquiries and there was a tour by
the Grade 4 pupils of Central Public School , Bowmanville.
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Facilities in the Works Administration Office were reviewed
and explained, and a tour of the Hampton Works Depot was
arranged. Students were given Newcastle stickers (apple)
and provided with refreshments. The response noted was
quite enthusiastic and parents who provided transportation
were very interested and surprised at the magnitude of
responsibility of the Works Department. Of note is the fact
that the general public has the misconception that there are
hundreds of people employed in the Works Department while in
fact there are only forty-five.
In summary, the response to our advertisement of Public
Works Week was not great, however, it is felt that the one
tour which did take place will likely generate increased
interest next year.
Respectfully submitted,
R.G. Dupuis , . Eng.,
Director of Public Works.
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May 28, 1985.