Public Works

Notices:

Public Works will start chip sealing county roads on June 5, 2023.  Crews will start at the intersection of Rd 8 NW and SR 283 and head east on Rd 8 NW towards Rd G NW.  You can expect chip seal along Rd 7 NW east towards Dodson Road and north of Rd 7 NW. Expect flagger-controlled traffic with a pilot car and minor delays.  Fresh oil and loose gravel will be on the roadway so please slow down and use caution while traveling through the work zone.

Surplus Vehicles

Grant County currently has surplus vehicles for sale; details on how to purchase the vehicles are available at the Vehicles Public Surplus website.  Public Surplus

2023 BOCC Surplus Resolution


Autumn Household Hazardous Waste Events:

Flyers for the fall events are available upon request.   For more information please see the HHW page under Solid Waste.   https://www.grantcountywa.gov/266/Household-Hazardous-Waste

Tire Collection:

Royal City Area - June 16 and 17

For more information please see the Recycling Opportunities page .

W-SE Canal Bridge:

CHANGE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with RCW 47.48.020 that previously proposed Spring 2023 construction work on the ROAD-W SE Canal Bridge has been postponed.  There will be no construction work while the canal is running water.  Thereafter, the bridge shall be closed for bridge extension work from 10.18.2023 to 01.21.2024, with a planned reopening on or before 1.22.2024.  The work will extend the existing bridge by 30’ per the original 1950 plans.  This requires the construction of a 3rd pier, new abutment on the extended side, and a 4th span of wood beams.  This construction schedule may change again, should Federal funds become available for a “full replacement” of the bridge.  This notice is given in accordance with Resolution 23-006 Adopting a Six Year Transportation Improvement plan for 2023-2028, which includes this bridge work.


2023 to 2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP):

Grant County's Snow & Ice Policy:


Public Works is charging permit and engineering Fees starting January 1st, 2023.   Payment is by check or money order only.

The Franchise fee has already been implemented.


ADA Transition Plan Survey

ADA Stakeholder Engagement Mattawa

ADA Stakeholder Engagement Mattawa Spanish

On-Line Survey

Grant County is seeking feedback to address sidewalks, curb ramps, and pedestrian facilities within the County.  Your opinion is important to us!

Sidewalk Hazards

Survey in EnglishEnglish qrcode.65635179

Encuesta en españolSpanish qrcode.65635167

Thank you for your time and feedback!  Muchas Gracias!


CLICK HERE for Frenchman Hills Site Drone Video.  Drone data acquired by FAA Part 107 Licensed Remote Pilot, Dave Bren.

Primitive Road Map 2022

RCW 35.75.300  WAC 468-95-290

Ordinance to reduce speed 5NW 22-019-CC


PUBLIC WORKS:

Responsibilities

The Public Works Department's primary responsibility is to maintain the County Road system by:

  • Asphalt Overlays
  • Bridge Maintenance
  • Road Grading
  • Seal Coating
  • Sign Maintenance
  • Snow Removal

Public Works also performs small construction projects by County forces and a variety of drainage projects throughout Grant County. Larger construction projects are open to the public for bid and contracted outside the department.

Services

Public Works provides information on:

  • County roads and bridges
  • Dust oil palliative permits
  • Oversize and overweight motor vehicle permits
  • Permits for access to County roads and culvert placement
  • Work in the right-of-way

We also coordinate with other County departments on development review.

If you have addressing or setback questions, please contact Development Services/Building Department.

Staff

The department consists of over 110 full and part-time employees responsible for:

  • Administrative Operations
  • Engineering
  • Motor Pool
  • Recycling
  • Road Maintenance
  • Solid Waste

Vendor Information

MRSC Roster