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Street Sweepers are out!

April 20, 2026April 21, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

There is always one true way for me to know spring has come, when the street sweepers are out! Nova Scotia Department of Public Works, cleaning along the Grand Pre overpass around noon. Adrian J.

Winter works season nearing the end for 2026

March 25, 2026March 27, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

I had the pleasure, yet again this year, to capture the fine work of our provincial Public Works. The relationship I’ve been able to establish over the past few years is one I’m truly proud of. It’s a different world being in the cab of a snow plow, having to multi task behind the wheel, […]

Crews working in tough conditions

January 19, 2026January 21, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Big thank you to all those who have been kept on their toes following heavy wet snow overnight! Public Works, Nova Scotia Power and First Responders have been working around the clock contending with a number of calls. Just under 80,000 people remain without power and crews continue to cleanup snow just after noon today. […]

Plow operators continue to have a busy season

January 3, 2026January 7, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Many snow plow operators have not had a break in almost two weeks. We’ve received lots of snow and challenging weather conditions clocking lots of hours on trucks! It was on a similar evening, 5 years ago today when Berwick Firefighters were alerted to plow truck fully involved on the Oxbow outside Somerset. Thankfully the […]

Plow operators have had a busy start to 2026!

January 2, 2026January 7, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Operators have been working around the clock over the last week contending with challenging weather conditions! Rapid drop in temperatures early this morning is making for slippery roads across the valley. Take your time if your commuting and ensure you give our plows lots of space to work safely. Adrian J.

Public Works steady with early winter weather

December 5, 2025December 17, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

Department of Public Works operating along Ben Phinney Road in Forest Glade this evening. I am personally thankful for all the operators who have been working around the clock, trying to keep our roads in good condition. They can’t be everywhere and they can only do as much as they can with the cold weather […]

Bridge Work in Greenfield

September 23, 2025November 8, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

The Department of Public Works bridge crew in Kings County has been working hard to replace a bridge along Greenfield Road in Greenfield. The new bridge has been designed with concrete footings and one phase of the concrete was poured yesterday! Despite there not being any water flowing through the area due to drought conditions, […]

Winter Operators needed for 2025/2026 season

September 2, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

The Nova Scotia Department of Public Works are hiring operators for the 2025/2026 season. If you have a Class 3 licence with air-brake endorsement and a clean driving record, maybe this job could be for you! For full details and to apply: www.novascotia.ca/winter-equipment-operator Local job fairs coming up next week in Annapolis, Hants & Kings […]

Public Works providing aid in West Dalhousie

August 25, 2025August 29, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

“More than 40 of our staff are helping out with the Long Lake wildfire. We’re clearing brush, maintaining road closures and using our tankers to bring water to fire crews and fuel to emergency responders. We hope to have three more tankers there in the next few days.” From Nova Scotia Department of Public Works.

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 […]