Town of Blacksburg Adopted Operating Budget FY 2027

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

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The Public Works Department is committed to providing high quality services to the public in a safe, timely, and professional manner. Our mission includes the use of progressive and innovative methods of enhancing and maintaining public facilities, infrastructure, and landscape. FY 2026 ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Administered and supervised street resurfacing projects valued at $1.26 million, located at various locations around town.  Administered and supervised parking lot resurfacing at Fire Station 2 and Toms Creek Park.  Completed the construction of Phase III of Southpoint Park Parking Lot.  Reconstructed and widened 8,800 linear feet of the Huckleberry Trail.  Completed site work for the construction of Park Restrooms at Nellies Cave Park and Southpoint Park.  Completed numerous stormwater repair and maintenance projects to include outlet protection reconstruction, pipe network replacement, and ditch line reconstruction.  Completed phase I of the exterior millwork repair and repainting at the Alexander Black House.  Completed the building envelop waterproofing and window glass replacement at the Blacksburg Motor Company.  Completed replacement of the Aquatic Center primary HVAC and dehumidification system.  Completed design for the Old Town Hall Renovation.  Completed interior painting and cabinetry installation at the Thomas Conner House.  Completed the design and construction drawings for the Fleet Maintenance Building renovation.  Attained National Tree City USA status for the thirty-fifth (35th) year for the care and maintenance of Blacksburg’s Urban Tree Canopy.  Began renovation of the Price House historic iris garden.  Implemented the Draper Coloring Pages project with the Public Arts Committee.  Added 26 additional hanging baskets on Main Street, bringing our total to 280 baskets.  Developed job-specific occupational safety onboarding for all Public Works new hires.  Performed snowplow simulator training utilizing VML safety grant funds.  Researched and purchased new safety equipment related to manhole and confined space entry. FY 2027 OBJECTIVES  Administer and supervise street resurfacing program.  Administer and supervise resurfacing of sections of Huckleberry and Shenandoah Community Trails.  Design and construct Church St. sidewalk infill project  Design and construct storm water connection in preparation for the McBryde sidewalk project.

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