Department of Public Works

The Public Works Department plans, builds, maintains and manages most of the infrastructure elements that keep the city functioning. The Public Works staff ensure that Jacksonville's infrastructure and public facilities are in good working order, and that essential services are provided for everyone in the city.

Click here to access information about construction projects.
Click here for information about recreational street closure permits.

The department consists of five operational divisions:

• The Engineering and Construction Management Division handles planning and engineering of public works projects.
• The Right of Way and Grounds Maintenance Division maintains streets, traffic control devices and landscaping on city-owned property.   This division also coordinates temporary road closure permits for small events.
• The Real Estate Division manages city-owned real property.
• The Public Buildings Division oversees public buildings and lands.
• The Solid Waste Division ensures proper disposal of solid waste and supervises city landfills. Click here for information about the residential solid waste fee.

The department is also responsible for the Jacksonville Stormwater Utility and billing the stormwater fee.
 

Department of Public Works
James M. (Jim) Robinson, P.E., Director
214 N. Hogan Street, 10th Floor
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
(904) 255-8786