The Public Works Department is the largest department within the City of Astoria. The Public Works Department is comprised of Administration, Operations and Engineering. Major areas of responsibility include: Water Treatment and Distribution, Waste Water Collection and Treatment, Street Maintenance, Engineering Services, Sanitation, Fleet Maintenance for City Vehicles, Forestry Management, City Facility Maintenance, Railroad Maintenance, and Mapping with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The Public Works Department also provides staff support to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC).
The Public Works Department is actively involved in a wide range of current and future capital improvement projects ranging from water, sewer, streets, storm water projects, to overseeing construction management and participating in the land development review process.
