Public Works staff can be seen working in every aspect of community life in areas involving the maintenance of parks, public buildings, storm sewers, and summer/winter maintenance of some road and sidewalk networks.

Residents with concerns or inquiries regarding any public works service are encouraged to: 

• Contact the department during office hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m at 705-724-2813 ext. 221 or office@powassan.net for help, direction, and advice.

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Current Public Works Tenders:

Tenders & RFP's

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ENTRANCE PERMIT

The Entrance Policy defines the control, installation, classification, reclassification, replacement, and standards of access to the Municipality’s roads, while adhering to Zoning Bylaw No. 2019-19 and Bylaw No. 2010-16, and is part of Bylaw No. 2023-19, in order to:

•  The safety of the travelling public is ensured
•  The operating integrity of the road system is protected by ensuring the efficient flow of traffic,
•  The impact of development on the road system is minimized,
•  Future maintenance and reconstruction costs are minimized or reduced

Entrance Policy

Entrance Permit

ENCROACHMENT PERMIT

The Encroachment Policy is to formalize and clarify the procedure and requirements for granting Encroachment Permits onto the Municipality of Powassan’s (“Municipality”) roads and right-of-ways, and is part of Bylaw No. 2023-19, so that:
• The safety of the travelling public is ensured.
• The operating integrity of the road system is protected by ensuring the efficient flow of traffic.
• The impact of encroachment, or work related to, on the road system is minimized.
• The impact of encroachment, or work related to, does not interfere or create road maintenance issues.

Encroachment Policy

Encroachment Permit

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