Residents take a shine to public works division
Article published on Friday, May 25, 2007
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PINELLAS PARK – The city’ public works division was shining on May 19 as hundreds of residents looked over equipment and asked questions about the division’s mission.
The third annual Public Works Open House was held at the England Brothers Band Shell Town Square Plaza Park.
Besides a display of emergency trailers, various pieces of motorized equipment and computerized gear, children had an opportunity to enjoy a train ride, a bounce house and even a dunk tank.
Keith Sabiel, director of public utilities, was in the tank badgering onlookers who occasionally hit the target to send him into the cold water.
Departments such as storm water, traffic and others provided talks on how their units and equipment operate.
Among the items on display was a $24,200 airboat that is used to control aquatic vegetation at Freedom Lake off 49th Street and elsewhere in the city. It was paid for by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Pinellas County.
Tom Nicholls, public works director, said the event gave residents an opportunity to learn more about municipal employees, their skills and equipment that help keep the city running in an efficient manner.
“The event went great,” Nicholls said. “More people than ever before attended, and that shows that people have an interest in what we are doing.”
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Article published on Friday, May 25, 2007
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