Public Works

The Department of Public Works shall be responsible for the construction and maintenance of streets, roads, bridges, drains, sewers, garbage and refuse collection and disposal, and all other public works and constructions. The director of public works will also serve in the capacity of the director of public utilities and shall be responsible for the operation of the water and sewer utilities of the city, the collection of all charges for the services of such utilities and such other powers and duties as may be assigned to the department by ordinance.

The Covington Public Works Department is comprised of the following divisions: Streets, Water/Sewer, City Garage, Landfill, Refuse, Traffic Engineering, Snow and Ice Removal, and Administration.

The Street Department is responsible for the maintenance of all city streets, including all paving operations, alleys, sidewalks, and drainage.

The Water/Sewer department is responsible for the maintenance of all water and sewer distribution lines within the city and all new connections to city lines.

The City Garage department is responsible for all vehicle maintenance.  Vehicles serviced by the garage staff include all public works vehicles and equipment, police vehicles, recreation vehicles, fire and first aid vehicles, and all landfill equipment. 

There are two Operations Superintendents: Mr. Lonnie Givens is Superintendent/Chief Mechanic, and Superintendent Mr. Stephen “Dink” Bogar.

The Peter's Mountain Landfill is owned and operated by the City of Covington.  The landfill accepts nearly 11,000 tons of refuse yearly from city residents and businesses. The Landfill is under the supervision of Richard “Dewey” Boggs.  To contact the Landfill directly, please contact (540) 962-6317.

The Refuse Department provides collection service for all city residents and commercial establishments.  Residential collection is once per week, with commercial scheduled based upon need. 

The Traffic Engineering department is responsible for all traffic signals and signs within the city.  Also responsible for troubleshooting and repairing problems in city-owned facilities.  The General Maintenance Mechanic is Sam Horton. 

The Snow and Ice Removal department handles all snow and ice removal within the city on established snow removal routes.  The responsibility of snow and ice removal is the primary duty of the Street Department, with other departments assisting as needed. 

The Administration Office for Covington Public Works operates daily from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday, with the exception of Holidays.  The staff is responsible for handling all phone calls, requests for information regarding the Public Works department, and office work associated with these departments.  After-hours calls are dispatched by the Covington Police Department at 1-540-965-6333.  Administrative staff consists of Administrative Assistants:

Mrs. Denise Feury (540) 965-6321. 

Mrs. Caprice D. Reynolds (540) 965-6322.

If you notice a street lamp is out in your area, please feel free to contact Public Works during normal business hours. Please have the nearest address as well as the pole number to provide at the time of reporting.