Public Works

The streets we drive on, delivery of our drinking water, drainage into our creeks and river are all managed by Public Works. The Department of Public Works has over 35 dedicated employees who maintain and protect existing public infrastructure in Steamboat Springs. Public Works also reviews proposals for new infrastructure during development. Public Works handles all snowplowing, sewer collection, wastewater treatment, street reconstruction and maintenance.

Public Works Administration is responsible for the oversight of all operations of the Department:

• Planning for infrastructure needs of the community consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
• Coordination of Services
• Customer Service
• Budget Control

The Public Works Department has five Divisions:

• Transportation Division - Transit and Airport
• Engineering
• Street/Fleet
• Utilities
• Wastewater Treatment Plant

Hot Topics
Downtown US 40 Construction-CDOT Website
US Highway 40 Project-NEPA Website
Water Conservation Information
Download to view the Water/Wastewater Master Plan Update
For questions regarding this Plan, please contact Philo Shelton, Director of Public Works, at (970) 871-8204.