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About the Department
The Public Works Department is made up of two divisions: the Administration and Engineering Services Division and the Operations Division.Administration and Engineering Services
The Administration and Engineering Services Division is located in the lower level of City Hall at 750 Lakeside Drive.Contact Information-Phone: 616-940-4817
Hours: Monday through Friday-8:00am to 5:00pm
Responsibilities of this division include:
- Design, construction, and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, water distribution system, and sanitary / storm sewer systems
- Maintenance of municipal buildings
- Building permits, zoning administration, and planning review
- Property maintenance code enforcement
- Tree planting and maintenance programs
- Lake management and environmental programs
- Streetlight maintenance
- Traffic engineering
Operations
The Operations Division is located at 2310 Reeds Lake Boulevard.Contact Information-Phone: 616-940-4870
Hours: Monday through Friday-7:00am to 3:30pm
Responsibilities of this division include:
- Maintenance of streets, sidewalks, sanitary and storm sewers and water mains
- Fixing potholes
- Flushing fire hydrants and water mains
- Plowing streets and sidewalks
- Yard waste-composting including collecting grass clippings, leaves, tree branches, and Christmas trees
- Responding to water / sewer emergencies for homes and businesses
- Vehicle fleet maintenance
More Information
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Administration Office at (616) 940-4817.-
Public Works
Physical Address
750 Lakeside Drive SE
East Grand Rapids , MI 49506
Phone: 616-940-4817Fax: 616-831-6121
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.