Public Works & Utilities Department provides for the design, construction, maintenance and cleaning of the City’s streets, roads, sidewalks and traffic control devices; maintenance and custodial services for City buildings; and natural resource conservation.

Compost Available for Purchase at Brooks C&D Landfill
Compost (which can be used as mulch) is available for purchase at Brooks C&D Landfill, located at K-96 and West Street. Bulk (unbagged) compost is $17 per ton, as of June 2011. No checks or credit cards are accepted. Call ahead to confirm that compost is available; supplies are sometimes depleted during peak gardening season. The Brooks C&D phone number is (316) 722-0601.

Sidewalk Maintenance
Property owners are responsible for maintaining the sidewalks abutting their property in safe and walkable condition, including keeping them free of ice and snow, dirt/mud, weeds/vegetation, and debris.  If a property owner fails to keep their sidewalk clean and clear, and the City of WIchita cleans the walk, the cost of cleaning (and fees) will be assessed to the property.  Also, if a trip hazard is reported, an inspector will 'condemn' the walk to have it repaired by the City, with the cost of the repair (and fees) assessed to the property.  To report trip hazards or obstructed sidewalk, call 268-4418.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
The Capital Improvement Program provides an overview of the City's CIP and a list of CIP projects organized by Council District.

Engineering Upcoming Bids (Construction Bulletin)
Read up on the latest Construction bid news through the Engineering Upcoming Bids (Construction Bulletin)! Posted weekly for your convenience.

Major Construction Projects for Streets & Buildings
Do you want to know what streets are under construction and when a project will be finished? The Report is updated weekly on Fridays.

Public Works & Utilities Documents and Forms
For a more general listing of Public Works & Utilities documents and forms, visit the Public Works & Utilities Documents and Forms page.

Weekly Street Services Sweeping Schedule
Want to know if your street is being cleaned up? Check out our weekly street services sweeping schedule!

Administration
The Administrative Division is responsible for administrative functions of the department.

Engineering
The Engineering Division is responsible for planning, designing, contract administration and overseeing the construction of freeways, bridges, streets, traffic signals, sewers, water mains, storm drains, drainage projects, park and railway projects.

Fleet & Facilities
Fleet & Facilities Division provides for the maintenance and service of all City vehicles and other major pieces of off road equipment in the central motor pool and provides custodial services, maintenance and repair of City-owned buildings including: City Hall, Central Maintenance Facility, Mid-America All-Indian Center, Library, Art Museum, Wichita/Sedgwick County Historical Museum, Century II, Expo Hall, Health Department, Lawrence Dumont Stadium, park buildings, Botanica, State office buildings, and the Farm & Art market. This Division also operates trip car rental and fuel storage and dispensing services. The Division also oversees the Cooperative Labor Program.

Maintenance
The Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining curb-to-curb infrastructure, including 1,761 miles of streets, 109 miles of alleys, 281 vehicular bridges, 30 pedestrian bridges, 395 signalized intersections, 150 pedestrian/school signals and 60,000 traffic signs. The Division is also responsible for street cleaning, snow and ice removal, and landfill resource management.

Production and Pumping
Responsible for the operation of the City's water production, treatment, and pumping facilities.

Sewer Maintenance
Operates and maintains the network of pipes that collect water from customers' premises after they have used it, and transport it to the sewage treatment plants.

Sewage Treatment
Operates and maintains three wastewater treatment facilities and fifty-seven sanitary sewer lift stations.

Stormwater Management
The Stormwater Management Division is responsible for the construction, reconstruction and maintenance of the City’s stormwater drainage systems, flood zone determinations, inspection of construction sites and review of stormwater permit applications. Stormwater management related activities are funded as a Utility through stormwater charges on water bills. The Division also oversees the maintenace and operations of the Wichita Valley Center Flood Control Project.

Water Distribution
Responsible for operating and maintaining the network of pipes that transports water from the treatment plant to individual customers.

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