Public Works Department

About Us

The Public Works Department plays a vital role in the City of Livingston, directly impacting the daily lives of our residents and supporting the city's growth and sustainability.

We enhance Livingston’s quality of life and economic development by:

  • Providing clean drinking water that exceeds testing standards.
  • Maintaining and beautifying city parks and green spaces.
  • Overseeing sewer, water, and paving projects.
  • Ensuring reliable garbage collection services.
  • Plowing city streets during the winter months.

Our responsibilities also include managing permitting, design, and maintenance efforts for:

  • City streets and alleys
  • Sanitary sewer systems
  • Water mains
  • Street lighting infrastructure

The Public Works Department serves an area of over 6 square miles, maintaining:

  • 71 miles of streets
  • More than 50 city-owned buildings
  • 8.5 miles of trail systems
  • 173 acres of green space
  • 3,880 trees

Through these efforts, we ensure the vitality, safety, and beauty of the City of Livingston, making it a great place to live, work, and visit.

News/Announcements:

  • Happy Trash Food Waste Compost – Coming Soon!

  • Sewer Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) project begins August 22, 2025.

  • Curb Extensions Pilot Project – The City Planning Department is testing new streetscape features outlined in the Downtown Master Plan.

  • Downtown Alley CIP Construction – Follow project updates here or call our office to be added to the project email list.

  • Public Meeting – Regional Water Preliminary Engineering Report – The final public meeting on the Green Acres & Montague Subdivision Preliminary Engineering Report will be held on August 27, 2025, before submission to the Commission on September 16, 2025.

  • Pothole Patching – Work continues as weather and materials allow. Please drive with caution, as crews may be active throughout town.

  • Lead & Copper Pipe Inventory – The City and WET are conducting a second round of mailers and door hangers for 2,200 households that have not responded. Residents are urged to complete the survey online or return the mailed form to ensure accurate data. Complete the survey here.

  • Stay Connected – Follow the City of Livingston Public Works Department on Facebook for continuous updates.

  • New summer hours for the City Transfer Station!  Closed Mondays, Open Saturdays

Stay Connected. Follow our City of Livingston, Public Works Department Facebook page for continuous updates. 
 

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