Public Works

Superintendent: Ken Newsome

Telephone No: 231-436-5351
Email: village@mackinawcity.org

The Department of Public Works is staffed by seven full time and five seasonal employees. The Department is responsible for the following diverse range of services:

Capital Project Construction:
Public Works crews participate in the construction of various components of capital improvement projects in conjunction with private contractors to complete Village infrastructure projects.

Recently Completed Projects:
• Electrical upgrade and resurfacing of East Central Avenue
• Sewer installation at Hiawatha Street and Cadotte Street
• Sidewalk installation on Nicolet Street
• Sidewalk repairs at various locations throughout the Village
• Street sign replacement throughout the Village
• Building footings at Heritage Village

Winter Maintenance:
• Snow plowing
• Sidewalk plowing
• Road sanding and salting
• Sand and salt stockpile management

Sanitary Storm/Sewer Repair and Maintenance:
• Main sewer line cleaning
• Manhole repair
• Catch basin cleaning
• Sewer line inspection

Road and Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance:
• Pothole repair
• Road crack sealing (contracted)
• Sign replacement and repair
• Road shoulder maintenance
• Crosswalk, parking and line painting (contracted)
• Sidewalk inspection
• Sidewalk repair
• Road “PASER” inspection
• Street sweeping

Municipal Property Maintenance:
• Building maintenance
• Lawn maintenance
• Park maintenance
• Cemetery maintenance
• Irrigation system maintenance
• Street lighting maintenance
• Tree light maintenance
• Tree planting and trimming
• Litter and trash removal
• Leaf and brush removal

Vehicle Maintenance:
• Equipment repairs
• Fleet maintenance
• Seasonal equipment changes