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Kingsport cost savings, better performance of the wooden frame with mulch covering
vehicles and equipment, which also replica water/sewer lines. Participants
On May 25, Kingsport Public Works includes an extended engine life. were able to sit on the excavator operating
held the 7th Annual Public Works Day the levers to uncover the lines.
Event. The event was open to the public The highlights for this year’s event were
and allowed the city to showcase the many Dave the Engineer, and a mini excavator Informational/educational packets were
services provided to our citizens. Various built by Jason Brooks with our Water available, offering information related
vendors were sponsors of free food and Services Division. Dave the Engineer is to the services we provide. However,
drinks for employees and the public. A none other than Dave Harris with our observing our employees as they explain
record number of attendees enjoyed the Engineering Division. Dave displayed a their roles in the daily operations is
event. The sunshine was bright and warm bridge made of Legos, and handed out priceless. Think about it – the power of
for all who waited in line for the various Dave the Engineer trading cards. The Public Works is powerful.
outdoor equipment exhibits. cards were a set of four with photos and
descriptions of each project. The mini A prosperous 7th Annual Public Works
This year’s event featured the ongoing excavator built by Jason Brooks was also Day is how Kingsport spells success.
experience and enjoyment of success. a wow factor for this year’s event. The
Children of all ages, with the assistance of wooden excavator was placed in a large We’re already in the planning stages and
our equipment operators, like to operate are looking forward to next year’s event.
the equipment and exhibits. Children
were standing in line and waiting for their Continued on page 10
turn to ride in a bucket truck, and even
climbing into a seat of a garbage truck.
Painting stations consisting of manhole
covers, snowplows and trash barrels were
available for kids to show off their artistic
abilities throughout the City. The sand
table replicating the City with photos,
streets and water/sewer lines was enjoyed
throughout the event.

The Traffic Division of Public Works set
up a traffic lane using markings, signs, and
a speed table for folks to ride through on a
gator or a mower. The Police Department
provided a speed sign for the course.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant’s
microscope display provided information
of the microscopic organisms used in the
biological process of treating water.

The Water Filter Plant gave water
bottles to those in attendance to fill with
Kingsport’s very own water. Booklets
designed and printed in-house titled
“The Amazing Journey of Water – My
Water River to Tap” were given to all ages,
explaining where our water comes from,
the process, and the people behind our
water.

Stormy, the Water Services mascot, was
at the event. Folks of all ages like to have
their photo taken with Stormy or wear a
Stormy sticker.

“Band PW” returned to the event. The
band features Public Works employees
and their musical talents.

Fleet Maintenance participated in this
year’s event, displaying a police cruiser
converted to propane, and also an electric
car. The public were able to see how the
city implemented propane conversion as
part of the “going green” fleet initiative;
and how propane conversion offers fuel

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