Public Works is the heartbeat of any city; developing and maintaining roads, sewer systems, solid waste handling and administration. The people who work in public works are solving some of the toughest problems facing our communities. 

The mission of the City of Visalia Public Works Department is to provide maintenance and repair of the City’s infrastructure in an efficient and cost-effective manner; an exceptionally high level of customer service and a safe work environment; to keep streets clean and well-maintained; to provide low cost, efficient Solid Waste and Wastewater utility services to the citizens of Visalia and to provide various City departments with safe and reliable means of transportation.