Mayor Brett Smiley Hosted Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Department of Public Works Office Building

PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined by Councilman Pedro Espinal, Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Patricia Coyne-Fague and Executive Director of Providence Public Buildings Authority Nicole Pollock to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the relocation of the DPW offices to 75 Chapman St. This new facility is located directly adjacent to where the City will construct a new, modern DPW garage that will serve as the central hub for highway and fleet operations. That facility will be designed to be fully electric and carbon neutral, supporting Providence’s long-term sustainability goals.

“The Department of Public Works is essential to the services our neighbors rely on every day. This new facility gives our crews a clean, safe and modern workspace where they can do their jobs more efficiently,” said Mayor Brett Smiley. “From filling potholes and plowing snow to responding to emergencies, these teams keep Providence operating around the clock. The teams in this building are responsible for everything from engineering projects such as sidewalks and the hurricane barrier to environmental services like trash management and rodent control. I’m proud to deliver an investment that reflects the importance of their work and moves us closer to our sustainability and infrastructure goals.”

This new Chapman Street office will house the divisions of engineering, environmental services, traffic engineering, curbside management and the department’s fiscal and leadership teams. The City’s Department of Inspection and Standards will relocate to the campus this fall, providing one location for all permitting and building needs in the city.

“Our teams work hard every day, in all conditions, to maintain the streets, infrastructure and services our neighbors rely on,” said Public Works Director Patricia Coyne-Fague. “This new building provides a safer, more efficient environment that better supports the work we do. It’s a major step forward for the department and an investment in the future of public works in Providence. I want to thank Mayor Smiley for making this project possible and for recognizing the essential work our crews do for the city.”