MEDIA RELEAE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON
Wellington County, Ont.- The County of Wellington Engineering Services Department, which includes Roads and Solid Waste Services, proudly celebrated the 2025 National Public Works Week (NPWW) May 18-24. This year’s theme was “People, Purpose, Presence” honoured the dedication, mission, and impact of public works professionals in communities across Canada.
Throughout last week, County staff engaged in a variety of events aimed at building public
awareness, educating residents, and celebrating the essential services delivered by the
Engineering Services Department. Highlights from the week included:
- Adopt-a-Road Roadside Cleanup: County employees teamed up with the Engineering Services Department to remove litter on Wellington Road 18, collecting over 170 lbs of waste.
supplied photo: Adopt a Road – County employees pick up garbage on the side of Wellington Road 18.
- Pollinator Garden Tour: Grade 5 students took a tour of a pollinator garden led by County staff and learned about sustainable land management practices.
supplied photo: Pollinator Tour – Manager of Solid Waste Services, Das Soligo, talks to a group of grade 5 students in the pollinator garden.
- Arthur Garage Grand Opening: The new Roads facility officially opened in Arthur, offering improved support for road maintenance operations in the northern part of the County.
supplied photo: Arthur Garage – Ribbon cutting at the Arthur Roads Garage opening. Standing from left to right: Councillor Steve O’Neill, Councillor Earl Campbell, Councillor James Seeley, Councillor Matthew Bulmer, Councillor Doug Breen, Councillor Andy Lennox, Councillor Mary Lloyd, Lloyd Grinham of Grinham Architects, Councillor Diane Ballantyne, Ryan Turk of Dakon Construction, Councillor Gregg Davidson, Warden Chris White, County Engineer Don Kudo, MP Perth-Wellington John Nater, Councillor David Anderson, MPP Perth-Wellington Matthew Rae, Councillor Shawn Watters, MPP Wellington Halton-Hills Joseph Racinsky, Councillor Michael Dehn, Councillor Dave Turton, Councillor Jeff Duncan.
- Community Talks at Elora and Hillsburgh Libraries: Solid Waste Services staff hosted public presentations titled “What’s Going Right in the World of Waste Resources?” which focused on optimistic global and local waste solutions.
supplied photo: Community Talks – Programmes Coordinator of Solid Waste Services, Michael van Huisseling, presents “What’s Going Right in the World of Waste Resources?” at the Wellington County Library Elora Branch.
- Touch-a-Truck Event: Children at County Child Care Centres were invited to explore Roads equipment and learn how it supports daily life in the County.
supplied photo: Touch a Truck – Children from Willowdale Child Care and Learning Centre hang from the side of a tractor bucket while wearing high vis “Safe Work” vests.
“National Public Works Week is an opportunity to highlight the often behind-the-scenes work that our staff provide to the people of Wellington County,” said Don Kudo, County Engineer. “From maintaining safe roads to managing waste responsibly, our teams bring purpose and presence to their work every single day. I’m proud of our team and the lasting impact they have on our communities.”
