DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING

The Department shall be responsible for the provision of engineering services, fire and rescue services, management of parks and gardens and maintenance of motor vehicles, plant and equipment. It shall also be responsible for provision of fire and rescues services. Further, the Department shall be responsible for inspection of vehicles, dredging and pontoon crossing services (in selected districts only). The Department shall perform the following specific functions:

1. Construct and maintain local roads, drainages and buildings;
2. Facilitate the provision of electricity services;
3. Supervise the construction and maintenance of roads, drainages, District airports, aerodromes and airstrips;
4. Conduct motor vehicle inspections in order to facilitate registration and issuance of licences;
5. Prepare bills of quantity and forms of tender in order to quantify construction works and facilitate tendering;
6. Provide architectural services in the design of Public infrastructure in order to ensure adherence to standards, specifications, statutory and design requirements;
7. Install and maintain street and traffic lights in order to improve security and safety on the roads;
8. Manage the operations of the mechanical workshop in order to ensure the repair and maintenance of the Council’s fleet of vehicles and machinery;
9. Provide dredging and pontoon crossing services (applicable to Councils with water bodies);
10. Manage parks, gardens and open spaces in order to ensure a green environment and beautify the District;
11. Provide fire and rescue services in order to safeguard lives and property;
12. Facilitate the provision of rural water supply and sanitation services for improved hygiene; and
13. Implement CDF projects related to infrastructure development.