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5 National Public Works Week – May 19-25, 2019 18 Truckloads of Invasive Weeds Pulled
from Fountain City Lake
National Public Works Week is quickly approaching. Use
Public Works Week to educate your communities about their Heaps of invasive aquatic weeds were pulled from the City
Public Works departments. This is also a great opportunity to of Knoxville’s Fountain City Lake in early December. Non-
give positive attention to the crews who make you look good. native aquatic plants are invasive and can wreak havoc when
unleashed into local water systems.
6 The Development of Amenities
20 TPWI Completes 15th Year in 2018
Public Works and infrastructure improvements are not just
important for your daily commute on a well-paved road, or In 2018 TPWI held three four-day schools. Supervision School
cleaner stormwater flowing into your local streams. They was held in June, Maintenance Technologies School was held
also play a role in drawing development into a community. in October, and Administration School was held in December.
Communities need continuous growth to increase the tax base
and create revenue to fund future infrastructure projects. 21 2019 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship
Awards Nominations
8 Recognizing Wasted Talent
The awards are designed to bring about a greater knowledge
My passion has always been Special Education; what and awareness of effective practices and projects and to give
possible ties could there be between electronics recycling proper recognition to those persons and organizations that
and adults with disabilities? As it turns out, there are many. make outstanding contributions to the natural resources of
their community and the state.
10 Full Depth Reclamation
TCAPWA EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Full Depth Reclamation using Portland cement on asphalt
pavements is quickly growing in popularity in the state of 22 2019 Murphy Snoderly Award
Tennessee. FDR has proven to be a versatile solution to Call for Nominations
rebuild any type of worn out asphalt pavement with subbase
failure. 23 Middle Branch Meets in Nashville

12 Knoxville’s South Waterfront Development 24 Upper East Branch Meets at Uncle Buck’s

The City of Knoxville’s South Waterfront area along the 26 TCAPWA 2019 Application for
Tennessee River has been undergoing tremendous physical College Scholarships
changes during the last year, with a combination of public
infrastructure improvements and private investment. 28 Introducing the 2019 Branch Directors

16 Public Works Week How-To Guide 29 Contributors

Public Works Week is May 19-25. Are you ready? This APWA 30 Local Government Buyers’ Guide
How-To Guide will get you on the right path with sample
events and activities like a rodeo, open house or employee Cover: National Public Works Week poster art provided by APWA.
appreciation day, and a planning calendar.

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