The Department of Public Works and Engineering maintains water, sewer, solid waste, storm collection, storm drainage, and flood control services, as well as, provides sound engineering advice and prudent recommendations to the Mayor’s Office regarding the planning, budgeting, and execution of capital projects.. These services and facilities protect the health and safety of the public, contribute to economic development, and improve the quality of life in our city.
The vision of the City of Gulfport’s Public Works and Engineering Department is to serve as a leader in providing reliable and efficient services, acting as first responders in servicing, supporting, and educating the community, and responding to current and future needs through creativity and innovation in order to maintain and enhance the community’s essential life services.
Public Works/Engineering Philosophy
The mission of the City of Gulfport’s Public Works Department is to provide quality service in a timely manner and to exceed our citizens’ expectations at every encounter.
We believe in working hard with safety first, making competent decisions, taking initiative, being dependable, acting professionally with courtesy, respect, appearance, and good manners, being honest, and taking pride in our work. We shall adhere to these values at all times.
We are committed to our staff by providing a rewarding and enriching environment, providing training in current industry standards and technology, organizing and communicating objectives effectively, and recognizing that each and every person’s contribution makes a difference toward the achievement of our goals and values.
Administration
Within the administration responsibilities is the coordination of the design of construction projects, analyzing the budgets, reviewing site plans for commercial developments and subdivisions performing inspections to verify compliance.
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Maintenance provides preventative maintenance and breakdown repair support to the City Departments including: Leisure Services, Urban Development, Water Billing, Finance, City Administration, Court, and Harbor Master.
Solid Waste and Recycling
Garbage and Recycling Services are handled by Waste Pro. Their phone number is (228) 818-5393. Click “read more” to access the maps, pick up schedules and a list of accepted recyclables.
Streets and Drainage
This division maintains the streets, alleys and sidewalks in order to provide safe structures for the transportation of Gulfport residents.
Traffic and Safety Control
Traffic and safety maintains all traffic signals and controllers including timing, patterns, routine maintenance, and installation. Analyze traffic counts.
Water Quality Report
Water quality reports or drinking water quality reports, provide you with important information about the quality of your drinking water.
Water and Sewage
Water and sewage maintains the sewer infrastructure, performs smoke tests and maintains sewer lift station controls, pumps, motors, and floats.
Right-of-Way Permits
Applications are required for the construction, repair or adjustment of a utility. Submission does not guarantee permission..
Capital Projects
The City of Gulfport through its Department of Public Works and Engineering provide many significant services that impact the lives of citizens each day.
Construction Standards
These standards are intended for the design and construction of normal residential and commercial developments.
Hazard Mitigation
These standards are intended for the design and construction of normal residential and commercial developments.
Water- Utility Billing
The billing department accepts payments in the office with cash, check, or credit card. (Credit cards require an additional fee).
Contact
Tyler Gentry, Director of Public Works/Engineering
(228) 868-5740 (office)
(228) 868-5822 (fax)
4050 Hewes Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507