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Paint line crew covers Highway 101

July 22, 2025July 27, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

The Nova Scotia Department of Public Works paint line crew was busy along Highway 101 between Greenwich and Hantsport today. It was quite remarkable to see the influx of traffic that was traveling along the highway while snapping photos of the work. I guess you really don’t notice how much traffic is coming and going […]

Annual Painting for Provincial Roads

May 6, 2025June 29, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

It’s that time of year that our provincial paint line crews are out working to ensure our road lines are visible! It’s a great reminder to be patient, proceed with caution and take your time while working around these operators. Each year they tag on hundreds of thousands of kilometres, re-painting roads after the winter […]

Grading Season – Nova Scotia

April 26, 2025May 24, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

Every spring, Department of Public Works grader operators across Nova Scotia, like Dumont Richard’s, work to maintain gravel and dirt roads across Nova Scotia. Each year I highlight this work, ensuring those in our communities operate safely around our operators! Grading begins this time of year after the winter works season is over. Now […]

Miller Lake Mechanical Branch

April 17, 2025May 24, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

Over the last month I’ve had the opportunity to document the Miller Lake Mechanical Branch in Halifax County. It has been a pleasure to meet with many great employees, learn a lot about the branch and the different occupations that are available on site. Thank you to everyone who welcomed me with open arms. Special […]

Miller Lake Mechanical Branch

March 8, 2025March 22, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

Yesterday I started a new project for the Department of Public Works Miller Lake Mechanical Branch Division. It was quite interesting to learn and photograph the different trades this hub offers. All provincial equipment begin their journey at this location, including the snow plow trucks that get built right on site. They start with the […]

Department of Public Works

December 21, 2024January 18, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

The Department of Public Works was busy working to keep up on snow accumulation early this morning! Roads across much of the province are snow covered as snow continues to fall. Adrian J.

Behind The Scenes with Nova Scotia Public Works

December 9, 2024January 18, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

On Sunday, I had the opportunity to witness first hand what our provincial operators from the Department of Public Works deal with during significant weather. I was quite amazed by the experience – the attention to detail that comes with the job and how much happens both inside and outside of the cab. During our […]