Public Works

The Public Works Department consists of three general areas of responsibility. They are the street, utility, and Geographic Information System (GIS)/Information System (IS) divisions.

Streets Division

The mission of the Streets Division of the Department of Public Works is to deliver public works services, including maintenance of pavement, right-of-way, buildings and grounds, snow plowing, stormwater drainage management, and engineering review of development, to the residents of the Village of Channahon in an efficient, timely, reliable and cost-effective manner in order to enhance the living and business conditions of the Village.

Utilities Division

The mission of the Utilities Division of the Department of Public Works is to deliver safe and pleasing potable water to the residents of the Village of Channahon and to treat its wastewater to minimize environmental impact and maintain sanitary living conditions. These services shall be done in an efficient, timely, reliable and cost-effective manner in order to enhance the living and business conditions within the Village.

Accomplishing the Mission

To accomplish these missions, the Public Works Department strives to maintain ongoing maintenance of existing assets and develop a comprehensive Capital Improvement Program to ensure a sustainable high level of service into the future.