The Public Works Department is responsible for overseeing road and bridge maintenance and construction and manages buildings, properties, fleet and equipment. Staff complete needs studies and long-term transportation plans to support and develop the capital program, then recommend, plan and undertake the rehabilitation, reconstruction and replacement of County roads and bridges to meet the system adequacy objectives of Council. The Department receives, investigates and responds to numerous inquiries and requests from the public. It also plans, conducts and oversees Environmental Assessments and public involvement centres as required, and is currently developing, implementing and maintaining an asset management system with a Geographic Information System component.