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Check out the newly-named snow plows at the Public Works Week Family Fun Night! Registration is required.
In celebration of National Public Works Week, May 21-27, join the City of Kitchener online or in person to learn more about the important services delivered by public works professionals. This year’s theme, Connecting the World Through Public Works, illustrates how public works connects us all not only physically, such as through maintaining transportation networks and facilities, but also by enhancing the quality of life for residents in Kitchener through services providing safe drinking water, parks and green spaces, facilities and so much more.
They’re everywhere, working day and night for you and your family. Kitchener public workers care about our community and deliver important services that make our city a great place to live, work and play.
“From the water we drink to the parks we enjoy or the roads we drive on, National Public Works Week is the perfect time to celebrate the amazing Public Works staff at the City of Kitchener who deliver the services that help make Kitchener a great community to live in,” said Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic. “I encourage residents to register for the upcoming free, family-friendly events to help young minds to learn more about the services we deliver and maybe even inspire some of them to consider careers in public works.”
Family fun night
Join us for a Family Fun Night and go behind the scenes to learn how services are delivered, tour the Kitchener Operations Facility, check out vehicles and equipment, explore community partner booths, and enjoy fun games.
On Wednesday, May 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Kitchener Operations Facility (131 Goodrich Drive), the City of Kitchener invites family, friends and the community to experience the exciting world of public works and learn more about what public works professionals do in their day to day to ensure the community has clean water, safe roads to drive on, amenities such as parks and facilities, and so much more!
To register for Family Fun Night, fill out the registration form online before Wednesday, May 17.
Learn about public works
As part of the celebrations, the City of Kitchener is hosting a virtual Public Works Week presentation and Q&A session on Tuesday, May 23, from 11:15 a.m. to 12/noon. This virtual session is aimed at students in grades 3 to 5, although participants of any age are welcome to attend. Registration is required.
In this session, you will learn about:
- energy in buildings,
- drinking water and conservation,
- and how skateparks are designed.
Join us for an opportunity to learn more about public works careers service delivery, what you can do to conserve energy and water, and take part in the design of parks.
“Public Works Week is a great way to learn more and show appreciation for the amazing and dedicated women and men who deliver the many public services we enjoy in our day-to-day lives here in the City of Kitchener,” added Ward 8 Councillor Margaret Johnston, Chair of the Community and Infrastructure Services committee.
Download or collect the Public Works Week colouring sheet at your nearest community centre or grab it at the event.
For more information and to register, visit kitchener.ca/publicworks
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We are thrilled to announce the winning names!
Thank you to everyone who took time to suggest a name or to vote. Join us May 21 - May 27, or the public reveal of our newly-named snow plows:
- Snow-Be-Gone Kenobi
- Brrrlin
- Plowasaurus Rex
- Ziggy Zaggy Ziggy Zaggy Plow Plow Plow
- Plowabunga
- Mr. Plow
After their debut, we will also feature photos of the snow plows and their names on this page. If you haven't subscribed yet, add your email to the Stay Informed box and click 'Subscribe'. You'll get an email when those photos are available next month.
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Thank you to everyone who suggested names for the Name a Snow Plow initiative! Almost 1100 people suggested names for our snow plows. The short list of names includes a selection of those that were frequently suggested and popular Kitchener-specific names.
That means it is time to vote! Rank the names from your most to least preferred. We will name six snow plows after your six highest ranked names.
You will need to give a name and email to vote. Only one vote per person.
Voting closes April 7, 2023 at 11:59p.m. We will announce the winners later this month.
Vote now
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The City of Kitchener wants your help to name city snow plows. Share your creative and clever ideas in their Name a Snow Plow Contest to name some of the City’s snow plow fleet vehicles ahead of the 2023/2024 winter season! Get creative and bring some levity to winter operations.
To take part, submit your creative snow plow name on Engage Kitchener before Mar. 24. The top names will be selected and voted on later.
The top names will be displayed on plows for the 2023/2024 winter season.
Don't be shy, let your creativity shine and have some fun with it!
