Niagara Region proudly recognizes National Public Works Week from May 17-23

May 19, 2026

The work of public works in Niagara region impacts so many aspects of our communities. From providing safe drinking water and effective wastewater services, as well as constructing and maintaining a vast Regional road network, to waste management services and vital infrastructure planning and asset maintenance, Public Works uniquely connects our cities, towns and townships to create a vibrant regional municipality. 

To recognize these important contributions, Niagara Region is celebrating the work of its Public Works staff in support of National Public Works Week (May 17-23). The theme this year is “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community”. The theme acknowledges that the roots of service run deep in Public Works, and that some work, such as building roads and bridges and providing waste management services, is highly visible, while other contributions, including maintaining water and sewer systems, are often unseen. 

“Because of our Public Works staff, our communities have evolved into places where people can lead lives of purpose and possibility,” says Lisa De Angelis, Commissioner of Public Works. “The collaborative and innovative leadership of our staff help make Niagara a great place to live, work, play and to do business. Every member of the Public Works team brings incredible expertise, energy and dedication to the work they do, and we thank them deeply for that and celebrate all they do – not just this week, but every day.”   

Public Works in Niagara Region is a robust department consisting of Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Waste Management, Infrastructure Planning and Asset Development, and Capital Planning and Asset Management divisions. A quick look at these services shows the impact and reach the Region’s Public Works Department has on residents across Niagara: 

• The Region owns and manages more than 800 kilometres of roads  
• Part of Niagara Region's massive water-wastewater inventory includes six water treatment plants, 11 wastewater treatment plants and more than 100 pumping stations. This enables the Region to deliver, each day, approximately 160 million litres of clean, treated drinking water to Niagara residents and businesses and treat more than 197 million litres of wastewater. 
• The Region collects organics through the Green Bin service and depot drop offs. In 2025, more than 61,000 metric tonnes of organics was processed, which was diverted from our landfill and turned into valuable compost. 
• Forestry staff carry out regular tree assessments throughout Niagara Region as part of its commitment to public safety. This includes managing more than 23,000 trees within Regional Road allowances. 
• The Region manages more than $12.1 billion worth of critical infrastructure across Niagara. 

To learn more about Niagara Region Public Works, visit niagararegion.ca. 

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Niagara Regional Councillors toured the Niagara Falls Water Treatment Plant in 2025 to learn more about the importance of large scale infrastructure.

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Media contact

Jason Misner
Senior Communications Specialist
Niagara Region 
905-980-6000 ext. 3250
jason.misner@niagararegion.ca