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Onorato Announces APWA Accreditation for Public Works Department
Allegheny County Public Works first in Commonwealth to receive accreditation
(January 11, 2008)
Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato and Public Works Director Tom Donatelli today received the American Public Works Association (APWA) accreditation from APWA Region II Director Edward Gottko. Allegheny County is the first public works agency in Pennsylvania to earn APWA accreditation.“This prestigious honor is further evidence of the professionalism and expertise of our Public Works Department and the quality of work it provides to Allegheny County taxpayers,” said Onorato. “I want to congratulate Director Donatelli and his staff for this achievement and their continued commitment to excellence in maintaining the County’s infrastructure.”
The APWA recognizes public works agencies that exceed national standards of performance in engineering, road repair and maintenance, building and parks maintenance and fleet management.
“We were very impressed with Allegheny County Public Works and pleased to recommend the department for accreditation,” said Gottko. “In fact, two of the department’s manuals were exemplary, and they will now be models for the standards that other agencies must meet to earn their APWA accreditation.”
Allegheny County Public Works’ safety manual and fleet vehicle manual earned the status of “Model Practices” during the evaluation last fall when five APWA evaluators from across the country examined the department’s 335 applicable practices.
“It is an incredible honor to be recognized as one of the best public works agencies in the country,” said Donatelli. “The APWA accreditation process has been an instrumental tool in assessing our operations. I am extremely proud of our employees who contributed to improving our practices to ensure that we deliver high-quality services in the most cost-effective manner.”
Allegheny County Public Works maintains 810 lane-miles of road, more than 520 bridges, and more than 12,000 acres of parkland and related facilities. It is also responsible for maintaining and improving County building infrastructure and ensures the safety and reliability of the County’s vehicle fleet and heavy equipment.
For more information, visit the Public Works Web site.# # #
The Allegheny County Department of Public Works consists of four divisions: Administrative; Engineering & Construction; Facilities & Fleet; and Road, Bridge & Park Maintenance. The department is committed to providing the residents and visitors of Allegheny County with world-class infrastructure, maintenance and engineering services in a timely and cost-effective manner. The department’s efforts enhance the quality of life, promote economic prosperity, and improve mobility for all residents and visitors of Allegheny County.
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