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Contact

Public Works Agency
(714) 647-3380
PWADispatch@santa-ana.org
20 Civic Center Plaza
Ross Annex, M-20
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Alternating Fridays: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: closed

Responsibilities

  • Building and maintaining all public streets
  • Traffic signals and street lights
  • Delivering quality water
  • Storm drains and sewers
  • Trash collection and recycling
  • Trimming City trees and removing graffiti

Meet the Public Works Department

Proudly serving the Santa Ana community for over 150 years.

Projects and updates

Current Construction
Current construction

Find information on current Public Works improvement projects, from street and bridges to water and parks.

Sidewalk repair
Streets, sidewalks, and curbs

We maintain over 400 miles of City infrastructure that includes Graffiti Abatement, Roadway Cleaning, Roadway Maintenance and Street Tree Services.

Water Services
Water services

The Water Resources Division is committed to providing a first rate water system, from delivery to quality to conservation.

News

Athletic Fields at Memorial Park Closed, May 31 through August 15, 2022

Posted on May 26, 2022

The athletic fields at Memorial Park will be closed due to turf renovation from May 31 through August 15, 2022. The fields will be fenced off completely and will not be open to the public. Please use alternate athletic fields nearby while the Memorial Park fields are under construction. If you have any questions, please...
Full Closure on Main Street between 5th Street and 3rd Street

Full Closure on Main Street between 5th Street and 3rd Street

Posted on May 25, 2022

There will be a full closure to through traffic on Main Street between 5th Street and 3rd Street on Friday, May 27, 2022, in order to accommodate construction work in the area.  The closure will be from 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday morning. The southbound lanes on Main Street between Santa Ana Boulevard...

Cabrillo Park Closed, May 25 through August 31, 2022

Posted on May 25, 2022

Cabrillo Park will be closed due to an irrigation renovation project from May 25 through August 31, 2022. The park will be fenced off completely and will not be open to the public. Please use alternate parks nearby while Cabrillo Park is under construction. If you have any questions, please contact Public Works Construction at...

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Events

Jun 1 2022

Community Resource Fair and Flag Raising Ceremony

4:00pm - 7:00pm City Hall
  • Add to calendar 2022-06-01 16:00:00 2022-06-01 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Community Resource Fair and Flag Raising Ceremony Join the City of Santa Ana for a Pride Flag raising ceremony on June 1, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.! Following the flag raising, stick around for a Community Resource Fair with booths from local nonprofits and community partners, listed below. LGBTQ+ Community Resource Fair

    Participating Organizations:

    • AASCSC
      • Health programs for those 5+
    • APAIT
      • Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model tailored for the LGBTQ+ population
    • BPSOS Center for Community Advancement
      • Health and Civic programs.
    • Community Action Partnership of Orange County
      • Financial Empowerment Programs and free enrollment assistance for Medi-Cal, CalFresh,
      • CalWORKs, Covered California
    • Community Legal Aid SoCal
      • Free legal services
    • Delhi Center
      • Youth Programs, Senior Programs, Financial Education for Families, Food Distribution, and much more
    • Fair Housing Council of Orange County
      • Resource table providing information on tenant rights and housing discrimination.
    • Girls Inc of Orange County
      • All Girls Inc. of Orange County summer program and volunteer opportunities.
    • Hope Builders
      • Medical Assistant, Behavioral Therapy and Construction skills training
    • KidWorks
      • After school and summer programs for kids K-12, and preschool.
    • Latino Health Access
      • Information and flyers on COVID Clinics/Vaccines/ Testing, Emotional Wellness, Youth Related Programs and Tenants Rights
    • LGBTQ Center OC
      • Youth programs, immigration services n, trans health & wellness, tobacco cessation, mental health, and HIV/STI testing informational materials
    • Lutheran Social Services
      • The CalAIM program and The Victims Intervention Program (VIP). And, all other LSS services.
    • MOMS Orange County
      • MOMS Orange County provides access to prenatal care, health screenings, infant developmental screenings, health education and referral services to low-income pregnant women and babies in Orange County through monthly visits and group classes.
    • Neutral Ground
      • Programs promoting health and wellness for children and adults. Summer Night Lights: 8-week summer intervention program designed to reduce crime while engaging the most at risk in our communities.
    • Padres Unidos
      • Early Education and Youth Violence Prevention program.
    • PureGame
      • After school programs and summer camps for sports and friendships.
    • Radiant Health Centers
      • Radiant Health Centers provides compassionate care for all, including free HIV testing, LGBTQ+ health services, and other specialized medical and comprehensive social services.
    • Santa Ana College/Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education
      • SAC Credit- College certificates, degrees, Dual Enrollment for High School students. NonCredit- Free classes for adults in ESL, High School Diploma, GED/HiSET, Career Education.
    • Santa Ana Family Justice Center
      • A comprehensive center for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and elder abuse.
    • Santa Ana Human Resources
      • City Employment Opportunities
    • Santa Ana Animal Services
      • Animal Services
    • Santa Ana Housing Division
      • My First Home - Down payment program. Residential Rehabilitation. Rent Stabilization Ordinance
    • Santa Ana Police Department  
      • The Community Engagement Team will provide resources about our outreach programs/ upcoming events, safety tips, traffic safety and police contact phone list. Giveaways will be provided.
    • Santa Ana Public Library
      • Literacy, Educational, Arts and Cultural programs
    • Santa Ana Public Works
      • Neighborhood Block Transformation Contest, Drought Water Usage, Reporting using the MySantaAna App, Permit Parking, Trash & Recycling, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
      • Santa Ana Public Works Water Services Water Service Display providing cups of Santa Ana award winning water from the tap
    • Santa Ana Zoo
      • Zoo programs including Santa Ana Resident Day, Community Connections programs, new exhibits coming to the zoo.
    • The Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers
      • Enrollment to Medi-Cal and Covered CA
    • United Across Borders Foundation
      • Distribution of grocery assistance, diapers, and medical supplies and equipment.
    • Viet Rainbow of Orange County (VROC)
      • Promotion of VROC 2022 Pride event and summer youth programs.
     20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
  • Directions

Join the City of Santa Ana for a Pride Flag raising ceremony on June 1, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.! Following the flag raising, stick around for a Community Resource Fair with booths from local nonprofits and community partners, listed below. Participating Organizations: AASCSC Health programs for those 5+ APAIT Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model tailored...

Jun 7 2022

Free Bicycle Maintenance and Safety Classes

12:30pm - 6:00pm The Bicycle Tree
  • Add to calendar 2022-06-07 12:30:00 2022-06-07 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Free Bicycle Maintenance and Safety Classes Join Santa Ana Active Streets (SAAS) every Tuesday starting June 7th - July 26, 2022, in collaboration with The Bicycle Tree located at 702 W 17th St C in the City of Santa Ana for the Wrench and Ride program.  The program is a free eight-week course in which participants learn about bicycle anatomy, bike safety, and maintenance.  As part of the course, people select a used bike and repair it using the new skills they learn each week.  Participants receive a helmet, lock, and lights to go with their bike. Participants choose between Cohort 1: Youth ages 13-18 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., or Cohort 2: Women, Trans, Non-Binary, Gender Non-Conforming and Intersex People from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Register at https://bit.ly/3r2MNdH or https://saascoalition.org/events/ For questions contact Program Coordinator, Dorian Romero at 714-340-5186 or dorian@saascoalition.org Santa Ana Active Streets is contracted by the City’s Public Works Traffic Engineering Division to host education and interactive events around traffic safety.  Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 702 W 17th St C, Santa Ana, CA 92706
  • Directions

Join Santa Ana Active Streets (SAAS) every Tuesday starting June 7th - July 26, 2022, in collaboration with The Bicycle Tree located at 702 W 17th St C in the City of Santa Ana for the Wrench and Ride program.  The program is a free eight-week course in which participants learn about bicycle anatomy, bike...

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