Reminder: Public Works Week open house takes place May 24

For immediate release (May 21, 2025) – It’s National Public Works Week and the City of Orillia invites residents to join us at a special Public Works Week Open House event on Saturday, May 24. Back for a second year, the Public Works Week Open House is bigger and better, with new interactive experiences, expanded equipment displays, and even more family-friendly fun.

What: Public Works Week Open House Event

When: Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Municipal Operations Centre, 20 James St. W., Orillia

The Public Works Week Open House event offers residents of all ages a chance to explore City equipment, enjoy interactive displays, and learn directly from staff about the many career opportunities in the public works field, from water and wastewater management to roads, parks and fleet maintenance.

Admission is free, with attendees encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation in support of The Sharing Place Food Centre.

What’s happening: 

• Tree giveaway – Orillia residents can pick up a new tree sapling to help restore the tree canopy. Approximately 200 saplings will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while quantities last. One per household.

• Free food – Grab a bite from Harvey’s. Cash donations will be accepted for the Sharing Place Food Centre.

• Paint the Plow/Name the Plow – Help brighten up the fleet with your artwork.

• Expanded equipment displays – Climb aboard and explore even more big trucks and machinery.

• Games, trivia, and prizes – Activities for kids and adults alike.

For more information on the National Public Works Week and the Public Works Week Open House event, please visit orillia.ca/PublicWorksWeek.

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Contact Information

Melissa Gowanlock
Manager of Communications
705-330-1951 (cell)
magowanlock@orillia.ca

Attachment: 

Public Works Week Open House Event Poster