Transportation and Public Works (TPW) consolidates both the critical and operational-based services that contribute to sustainable public infrastructure and transportation networks.

About the Transportation & Public Works Director

Through dedicated teamwork and responsible leadership TPW will continue to balance economic growth, environmental concerns, and fiscal responsibility to provide quality of life to all HRM citizens.

Corporate Fleet and Equipment
Central service delivery organization responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of HRM’s vehicle and equipment assets in support of snow removal, municipal operations, police, fire and transit services.

Municipal Operations
Proactively maintains and improves a safe, efficient, aesthetic and clean street, sidewalk, walkway, trail, park, playground, athletic field, cemetery and open space system for use by HRM residents and visitors.

Traffic and Right of Way Services (HRM Traffic Authority)

Provides for the safe and efficient management of HRM’s transportation system network including traffic flow, signal/light maintenance, signage, and traffic markings. Coordinates and manages HRM rights of way balancing competing demands for space.

Solid Waste Resources Division
Solid Waste Resources is responsible for the planning of waste diversion and delivery of HRM residential collection services; processing household hazardous waste, recyclables, organics, and disposal of refuse for residential and non residential customers; measuring and monitoring private sector contractor performance; delivery of the communication and education programs, and administration of the C&D Waste Management Strategy.

Design and Construction Services

The division provides professional design and construction services required to organize and coordinate the engineering design and construction of HRM's municipal infrastructure. Design and Construction Services is one of three engineering divisions within the Infrastructure and Asset Management Services department.