Public Works

Steve Coutu, P.E., Director of Public Works

The Public Works Department is headed by the Public Works Director who reports directly to the City Manager. Staff in the Public Works Department consists of 115 full-time employees and several seasonal employees. The department consists of eight divisions and one section, streetlights.

The Public Works Department provides services to East Providence residents in the areas of streets and sidewalks, refuse and recycling collection, engineering, water distribution and wastewater treatment. In addition, this department is responsible for the maintenance of all City owned buildings, vehicles, and equipment.

The Public Works Director, Engineering, Building Inspection, Public Buildings and Recycling/Refuse Divisions are located at City Hall. The Highway, Distribution and Collection, and Central Garage Divisions are located at the Engustian Municipal Public Works Complex at 60 Commercial Way. The Wastewater Treatment Facility and Water Pollution Control Division are located at 1 Crest Avenue.

Contact Information: Steve Coutu, P.E., Director of Public Works
(401) 435-7700
Scoutu@cityofeastprov.com

 

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