Maple Ridge, B.C., May 21, 2025 – The City of Maple Ridge invites the community to celebrate National Public Works Week from May 18 to 24, a time to recognize the public works professionals and systems that keep the community operating.
“Public works is an essential service people often don’t think about—until something goes wrong,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy. “But the truth is, their work touches every part of our daily lives. Our crews are out there 24/7—rain or shine, snow or wind—maintaining city infrastructure, keeping our roads safe, and ensuring clean water flows every time you turn on the tap. We’re proud to recognize their vital work this week and throughout the year as they help keep Maple Ridge a City On The Move.”
Public Works Week raises awareness about the public works that residents use every day, such as:
- Clean and safe water when residents turn on the tap water
- Maintaining city infrastructure and fleet
- Helping residents get around safely with street cleaning, sidewalks, streetlights, and signage
- Sewer services
- Parks, playgrounds and trails for families to enjoy
Public Works by the Numbers:
Maple Ridge’s team of dedicated Public Works professionals continue to deliver excellence. Here are some statistics from 2024’s key projects and efforts:
Parks and Trails
- 69 developed parks and 47 playgrounds maintained
- 18,000+ flowering bulbs planted
- 14,000 street trees maintained
- 125 City-managed trails serviced across ~200 km
- 300 hanging flower baskets and 58 self-watering planters installed
Roads and Transportation
- 498 km of roads maintained
- 652 m² of aging sidewalks and 87 m of curbs replaced
- 6,900+ streetlights maintained
- 16 km of crack sealing and proactive pothole repair
- Piloting AI technology for road maintenance
Water Systems
- 14 water reservoirs and 6 pump stations in daily operation
- 422 km of water mains and 20,226 connections maintained
- 1,400 annual water quality samples collected
- 2,157 fire hydrants and 4 weather/river stations monitored
Sewer and Drainage
- 344 km of sanitary sewer mains serviced
- 32,529 sanitary and storm connections maintained
- 10,058 catch basins and 32 pump stations maintained
- 135 km of ditching in sensitive areas
Fleet Services
- 200+ fleet vehicles maintained
- 1,500+ annual fleet work orders completed
- 56 green fleet vehicles and 3 fully electric mobile workshops
- 95% fleet availability rate
This year’s Public Works Week theme is People, Purpose, Presence, highlights the services that public works professionals to meet the needs of communities every day. For more information, visit National Public Works Week (NPWW) - American Public Works Association
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Media Contact
Pardeep Purewal, Senior Manager Corporate Communications and Public Engagement
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