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Public Works
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As of Tuesday, June 2, 2020 - City Hall is open to the public during normal business hours. Everyone entering City Hall must adhere to strict social distancing protocols and face masks are required for all individuals entering the building.
We encourage customers to conduct as much business as possible by telephone and electronic means. We will be checking our emails and voicemail daily and will get back to you within 24 hrs. Please call the Public Works Department at (775)784-9914 or send us an email.
The health and safety of our residents and employees of the City of Fernley is of paramount importance during this time of uncertainty and we appreciate your patience and understanding of the current situation.
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Responsibilities
The Public Works and General Services Department includes the following ten divisions:
- Water Treatment
- Water Distribution
- Waste Water
- Streets and Storm Drains
- General Services (includes four departments below)
- Vector Control
- Facilities
- Cemetery
- Parks
- Fleet
- Utility Billing
The Department is responsible for operation, maintenance and improvement of all publicly owned infrastructure, including but not limited to:
- Buildings and Grounds
- Parks and Open Space
- Streets and Sidewalks, excluding State Right-of-Way
- Street Lights, Traffic Signals, and Signage
- Storm Drain Infrastructure
- Water Conveyance System
- Water Tanks, Pump Stations and Wells
- Treated Water Distribution System
- Water Treatment Plant
- Waste Water Collection Piping and Lift Stations
- Waste Water Treatment Plant
The Engineering Department provides the following services to the community:
- Civil Improvement Plan Review
- Grading Permits
- Encroachment Permits (PDF)
- Public Improvement Inspection and Acceptance
- City Engineering Services
- Capital Improvement Projects
- Water Rights Dedications
Public Works is committed to provide for the management and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure.
Public Works Design Standards
June 13, 2008, the Public Works Department released the latest revision to our design standards (PDF). They may also be purchased from the City for $40.
- Standard details in 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches format
- For Federally Funded projects the following updates to the Standard Details are provided
Standard Details as Amended for Federal Projects 24” x 36” Plan Sheets (PDF)
164 Type I C G
Current Public Works Bids
2016 Water Rate Study
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Public Works and General Services
Physical Address
595 Silverlace Blvd
Fernley, NV 89408
Phone: 775.784.9910
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
After Hours
Phone: 775.575.3383
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Dave Whalen
Public Works Director
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Barry Williams
Deputy Public Works Director
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Rachel Endel
Administrative Specialist IIPhone: 775.784.9914