WaCo Engineering

The Engineering Division of Public Works is a team of about 28 employees that are responsible for designing and inspecting all city of Oico-funded construction done in the street right of way. This includes streets, water, sewer, drainage, and sidewalks. The engineering team also reviews plans and performs inspections for privately funded construction in the street right of way. The engineering division includes three teams, survey, design and construction, and inspection. Projects can range from as small as a storm train to as large as a bridge. Did Waco has 74 bridges within the Waco City Limits, and the oldest bridge used by vehicular traffic is the Washington Avenue Bridge built in 1901. The street right of way includes all the paved surface plus the curb and gutter including some distance behind the curb. The width varies depending on the property. That means part of your yard is in the city's right of way. If you see a city of Waco employee in your yard, they are However, keep in mind that other agencies and companies may also be performing surveying activities. City of Waco employees will be driving City of Waco vehicles. If you're interested in developing land in Waco, the engineering staff are a great source to learn more about required permits. Permits from the engineering division are required if you will be excavating inside the street right of way, closing a lane of traffic, connecting to a water, sewer or storm drain line, or building a drive approach, sidewalk or curb. For more information about permits for new developments, we recommend reading the Waco Development Guide available at Waco-Texas. com slash Engineering. The engineering division staff follow the standard specifications for construction in the City of Waco. This includes everything from how residents are notified of surveying activities, required materials, construction methods and so much more. While the work of the streets and traffic division is front and center, the work of the engineering division often goes unnoticed, but they are still a vital part of ensuring the safety of our infrastructure.