To serve the citizens of St. Lucie County in a way for residents to receive needed improvements in a timely manner. To provide St. Lucie County, the Board of County Commissioners, County Administration, and the general public with a solid, dependable infrastructure program through procurement of funds for projects and overseeing a successful outcome.
The Public Works Department consists of the following divisions: Administration, Engineering, Road and Bridge, and Water Quality.
Administration
Public Works Administration provides administrative support to all Public Works Divisions and to the general public. Public Works Administration also implements projects for the Port of Fort Pierce.
The Engineering Division proposes, designs and implements projects in stormwater management, transportation system enhancements and infrastructure maintenance. The Engineering Division also implements the Municipal Service Benefit Unit Program (MSBU).
The Road and Bridge Division manages the operation and maintenance of all roadway and stormwater infrastructure including: mowing, pavement resurfacing, canal cleaning, grading of dirt roads and traffic operations.
The Water Quality Division manages and regulates the construction, operation, and maintenance of the stormwater system including: driveway permits, stormwater permits, the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program and the Enhanced Swale Maintenance Program.