Public Works
The vision of the Public Works Department is to be a well-managed and well trained workforce that utilizes all available resources, technology, and collaborative means to maintain the City’s above and underground infrastructure and facilities.


Mission
The Department of Public Works is committed to the development of qualified managers and workers with consistent ongoing training, data driven decisions, and the improved ability to measure job performance. The DPW will aggressively engage in strategic local and state level partnerships while continuously implementing new and improved technologies, procedures, and policies.
The City of Flint Public Works department oversees the Utilities and Transportation Department along with the managerial oversight of all City owned facilities.
We are continually striving to provide efficient services for the public that are both measurable and transparent.
Public Works Divisions
Traffic Engineering
Transportation
Street Maintenance
Water Distribution Division
Water Pollution Control
Water Treatment Plant
Sewer Maintenance Division
News
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Water main break causes low water pressure in area of…
Jan 05, 2026
FLINT, Mich. – The City of Flint is alerting residents of a water main break in a major water line in the area of…
City of Flint Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Hours, Waste…
Dec 16, 2025
FLINT, Mich. – Flint City Hall will be closed to the public Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas…
Statement from Mayor Sheldon Neeley Regarding the Flint Water Settlement
Dec 09, 2025
Flint, MI – Statement from Mayor Sheldon Neeley Regarding the Flint Water Settlement: “This is great news for the residents of the City of Flint.…