Public Works

 Important Notices for Residents

Please click to read the following Notices:

The Town of Black Diamond Water Meter Replacement Program

Mandatory Water Conservation  begins June 7, 2010 in the Town of Black Diamond

Compost Station Opens Monday, April 19, 2010

 

 The Public Works Department

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Public Works Manager, Public Works Supervisor and four full-time staff. The department is responsible for the maintenance of a potable water distribution system, wastewater collection system, road maintenance and repairs, snow removal and solid waste collection.  The department also maintains Town-owned facilities, various specialized equipment, and motorized vehicles.

Public Works also develops and maintains an effective relationship with the Provincial government, other municipal governments, municipal associations, engineering associations and consultants. Public Works assists Council to develop a strategic plan that will provide timely service to our customers and responsible operational budgets for maintaining the Town's infrastructure.

Drinking Water 

Public Works utility operators monitor the Town's potable water to ensure their treatment and distribution processes are continuing to provide safe drinking water for the Town's residents.  

Alberta Environment and Public Works monitor the Town's drinking water quality against approved water quality guidelines to ensure compliance while delivering safe drinking water and optimization of facility performances.

Residents interested in reviewing the Town of Black Diamond's drinking water quality monitoring results on the Alberta Environment website are encouraged to click here.

Residents interested in viewing information on other water treatment facilities can click here.

 Roads

Snow Removal Policy
In order to facilitate the orderly and economic use of resources for a snow removal program, a priority system has been developed to ensure that critical areas requiring snow maintenance and treatment are initially addressed. Roads deemed less immediate in terms of traffic volume will be dealt with in a systematic fashion.