Public Works (Official City of Las Vegas Text Site)

The Public Works Department plans, designs, constructs, operates and maintains city public use facilities, roadway and traffic network, wastewater and stormwater management systems and regulates private development.

Services & Information

The Public Works Department:

manages wastewater treatment for the cities of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas at three city facilities.
is responsible for the safe and orderly movement of vehicles and pedestrians through a number of different traffic devices including traffic signals, stop signs, school zones and school flashers, and speed humps.
Provides architectural services and real estate services for the city through the Engineering Integration Division. This includes overseeing Special Improvement Districts.
Provides engineering services for the city through the City Engineer Division.
Manages the news rack program including permitting and compliance. For more information contact Traffic Engineering at 229-6327.

For related information including street sweeping, maintenance of city vehicles and facilities, visit the Operations and Maintenance Home Page.