The Public Works department provides a wide range of services to the community. They are responsible for the daily upkeep, maintenance and cleanliness of the Town. Some of the daily responsibilities include:
- Grass mowing on all Town owned property.
- Snow clearing and removal from all sidewalks, boardwalk and other Town owned properties.
- Maintenance of the EVK Memorial Pool. (in-season)
- Maintenance of Town owned buildings.
- Maintenance of town roads including surface infrastructure such as signs.
The department is also responsible for operational duties related to the Kensington Water and Pollution Control Corporation. This includes all maintenance of the water chlorination and distribution system and the wastewater collection and treatment system.
The Public Works department is made up of two full time employees; a supervisor and an assistant. The Town’s Public Works supervisor is currently certified as a Level I Wastewater Collection and Treatment Operator as well as a Level I Water Distribution System Operator and the assistant continues to work towards formal certifications.
A seasonal employee is normally brought on during the summer, through government employment programs, to assist with grass mowing and general upkeep.
