Public Works

Welcome

We are proud of our rich heritage, friendly neighborhoods, quality of life, and services we provide. We are here to provide services and projects that will move the city toward its goals of livability, safety, and economic wellbeing.

If you have comments, questions, concerns, or potential problems, please contact us at PublicWorksAP@sequimwa.gov. 

Department Services

The Public Works Department provides many of the important services that citizens receive from their city government. Our primary functions include drinking water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, street/parking lot maintenance, bike lane/trail maintenance, landscaping, parks construction and maintenance, facilities and vehicle fleet maintenance, engineering services, and city mapping. The department plays a major role in infrastructure planning for the city’s and region’s future.

Public Works also partners with internal departments, state and local agencies on funding procurement, state mandated reports, traffic and stormwater management, Dungeness River Basin water quality and supply, regional wastewater services, solid waste management and coordinated emergency response.

A Story Map of Public Works operations can be viewed here. In 2025, a series of presentations were made to City Council on Public Works including Parks, Streets, Water and Sewer Divisions and Utility Rates. 

Locations & Budget

The Public Works Department operates from several locations including: administrative and engineering department located at City Hall, Public Works shops on West Hemlock, and the Water Reclamation Facility on Schmuck Road. 

We are currently the largest city department in both personnel and budget. The department employs over 40 full-time people with an annual operating budget of about $8 million and completes between $3 and $18 million in capital projects each year.

Goals of the Department

The Public Works Department will:

  • Create a safe and accessible environment for citizens and visitors of Sequim while improving the infrastructure of the city
  • Participate in regional planning efforts dealing with transportation, water supply, groundwater protection, fish habitat, wastewater treatment, and much more
  • Participate in the education on environmental issues and the city’s role in preserving and improving ecosystems
  • Enhance communications and working relationships with other city departments and elected officials to better serve the needs of the citizens
  • Provide professional support to the city manager and elected officials to help them make good, informed decisions
  • Pursue funding for projects and programs from outside funding sources such as grants, low interest loans, and public/private partnerships for the improvement of city infrastructure and services
  • Continue to develop a well trained, equipped, and skilled city workforce to ensure safe, efficient, and effective services and emergency response
  • Ensure a friendly department to do business with - we want to work with you
  • Encourage public participation in the development, operation, and preservation of the city’s infrastructure and environmental assets