Public Works

Mission:

The Public Works Department is dedicated to providing efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality services that build, maintain, improve, and preserve public infrastructure and facilities. It aims to enhance community safety, mobility, environmental stewardship, and quality of life through responsible management, innovative practices, and excellent customer service responsive to the needs of residents, businesses, and other stakeholders.

The Public Works Department is comprised of the following divisions:

Public Works Engineering

• Utilities Extension Project (UEP)
• Facilities Projects
• Traffic Engineering/Planning
  • Transportation Planning Projects
  • Transportation Project Management
  • Geographic Information Systems

Public Works Operations

• Stormwater:
  • Surface Water Management
  • Catch Basin Program
  • Drainpipe Replacement Program
  • Swale Grading Program
  • Street Sweeping Program
  • Vacuum Truck Program
  • Canal Dredging
• Transportation Maintenance:
  • Greenspace Management
  • Sidewalk Installation Program
  • Bridge Maintenance Program
  • Median Mowing Program
  • Median & Right of Way Trash Removal Program
  • Pothole Program
  • Tree Trimming Program
  • Road Shoulder Program
  • Adopt-a-Road Program
  • Vacant Lot Program
• Environmental Resources:
  • Florida-Friendly Landscaping / Go Native
  • Fertilizer Ordinance
  • Wildlife in Cape Coral
  • Canalwatch

General Support / Services Division

• Fleet Services
• Property Management
• Real Estate
• Solid Waste