Public Works Department
The Public Works Department manages environmental, stormwater and transportation systems to provide a safe, sustainable and vibrant community for the people of Pinellas County.

Quick Facts
As of June 1, 2021, Pinellas County’s had 587 outstanding service requests for sidewalk repair or replacement. As of December 2022, 90% of those service requests have been completed so far through the County’s new Sidewalk Management Program for enhanced pedestrian safety.
Adopt-A-Drain partners with residents in Pinellas County to increase the functionality of area storm drains to ensure they are free of litter and debris, and marked with storm drain markers.
Did you know that Public Works crews check and clear approximately 300 stormwater “hot spots” ahead of every storm event that tracks towards Pinellas? These areas are specifically maintained to keep rainfall moving away from homes, businesses and our transportation infrastructure so you stay safe.
Accomplishments
Public Works has again earned accreditation from the American Public Works Association! After earning initial accreditation in 2018, the department had more than a 100 of its processes reviewed by an international team of experts to ensure its operations remain in-line with industry best management practices. With reaccreditation secured for another four years, the department’s employees continue working to safely deliver transportation, stormwater and environmental projects for the residents and visitors of Pinellas County!
Four new murals were painted by local artists as part of the County’s Graffiti Abatement Program, a partnership among Pinellas County, Creative Pinellas, and the Florida Department of Transportation to deter graffiti vandalism and brighten our public spaces.
$7.9 million savings on flood insurance premiums in unincorporated Pinellas County communities by improving from a rating of class five to class three in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System.
News & Stories
View All NewsBCC approves $2.25M in ARPA funds for nonprofit capital projects
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the first round of the American Rescue Plan Act Nonprofit Capital Project…
- August 17, 2022 Annual update of local hazard mitigation strategy plan complete
- August 17, 2022 Local hazard mitigation strategy plan updated
- August 5, 2022 Celebration marks opening of Pinellas Duke Energy Trail
- July 28, 2022 Elfer’s Spur Trail Extension of Pinellas Trail closed indefinitely
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Additional Information
- NEW! Working for the Public Good [Public Works Dept. video]
- Public Works FY2022 Strategic Plan
- About Public Works
- Public Works Asset Profile [What we maintain]
- Public Works By the Numbers [Infographic]
- Red Tide
- Sustainability and Resiliency Report