OUR MISSION
The Public Works Department (incorporating both the Community Projects and the Works Divisions) operates within a unique socio-economic and political landscape, where the country’s size and high population density create distinct challenges and opportunities for infrastructure management. The Department strives for focus, efficiency, and effectiveness, with a customer-centric approach and strong stakeholder engagement. Responsible for a broad portfolio of urban and natural infrastructure, the Department plays a key role in promoting sustainability across all phases of its projects, from design to implementation to maintenance. These priorities are reflected in Department’s Vision and Mission, which underscore its commitment to building the country’s resilience, enhancing the built environment, safeguarding coastal zones, providing technical guidance to the Government, and enhancing the quality of life for the community.
Vision
To improve the built environment and the coastal areas for the communities; and to provide technical expertise to Government in project design and implementation.
Mission
To conduct works and projects, aimed at improving the livability of the built environment and the coastal zones, in a sustainable manner, for the benefit of the communities; and to provide technical expertise to Government in project design and implementation.
Functions
Community Projects Division
To design, plan and manage projects intended for public use including the embellishment of public spaces, the construction and renovation of open spaces, and the undertaking of initiatives and projects for the benefit of the local community and the public in general.
Works Division
To design, plan and undertake works intended for the use of the general public, assess public safety risks, provide technical expertise to the Government in project design, implementation, and manufacturing services, maintain the National Flood Relief Project, undertake strategic planning and implement preventive and emergency measures in coastal areas, design and certify urban runoff and flood relief systems including water recovery projects.