The Public Works Department maintains city infrastructure, 65 miles of streets and sidewalks, approximately 30 miles of storm sewers, inlet structures, five miles of open channel networks, and bridges. Departmental staff is responsible for the removal of snow and ice from city streets during periods of inclement weather.

The department provides construction management and inspection services for capital improvement projects and oversees the city's refuse collection contract. The Public Works Department also coordinates the operation and maintenance of street lights within the city with AmerenUE

• Ensure that the City streets and sidewalks are maintained in a proper manner for our motoring and pedestrian traffic.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of our storm sewers, inlet structures and open channel networks.
• Snow and ice removal from our streets during the winter months.
• Oversee the City's trash collection including normal garbage, recycle materials, yard waste and our curb side chipping program.
• Oversee the maintenance of City Hall and coordinate the work of all utility companies in the City's public street right-of-ways and reviews the operations of private developers.
• Oversee the maintenance and inspection of all City vehicles and their operational care.
• Contract with St. Louis County Health Department for summer time mosquito and flying insect spraying on a city-wide basis.
• Provide technical and manpower assistance to all other City departments.
• Maintain all city street signage and coordinate with Union Electric the operation and maintenance of our street lights.

The Department strives to provide the City with a good system of streets, effective storm water drainage, trash collection, snow removal and other infrastructure maintenance which is essential to the quality of life of our residents.

Something in need of Repair?

If you notice a street in need of repair or any other item that the department should be aware of please notify the Department of Public Works by calling 636/227-1385 or notify us by E-Mail directed to: publicworks@manchestermo.gov