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Investing in Our Future
City staff works to construct and maintain a variety of infrastructure projects every day that help ensure residents receive the quality services they have grown to expect from the City of Irving.
Read more about the work being done around Irving:
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Irving Puts Technology to Work
Irving Parks and Recreation expands into automated irrigation technology. Read on... -
Construction Ramps Up on Cottonwood Hackberry Microtunneling Project
Construction crews will begin working every Saturday on the City of Irving’s Cottonwood Hackberry Interceptor Project through the end of summer 2023. Read on... -
Irving IT Wins Accolades for "Smart" Project
Kudos to the City of Irving Information Technology (IT) Department, which has been named a winner in IDC Government Insights’ sixth annual Smart Cities North America Awards for the city's early adoption of Motorola's Critical Connect solution. Read on... -
Free Wi-Fi Coming to Several Irving Parks
Crews are installing wi-ri at several Irving parks. By the end of June, free wi-fi will be available at a number of open spaces around the city. Read on... -
Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center Museums Renovation Update
Crews have begun interior renovations on two of the Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center’s museums. Work on the Masonic Lodge and J.O. Davis House will be completed in two phases. Read on... -
What is the Municipal Drainage Utility?
The City of Irving’s Municipal Drainage Utility (MDU), a division of CIP, is responsible for all things stormwater in Irving. MDU develops, coordinates and administers programs and procedures to improve the city’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. Read on... -
Road to the Future Projects Continue into 2023
As 2023 moves forward, so does the City of Irving’s Road to the Future: $200 Million in 10 Years program. Now in its sixth year, the cross-departmental program has moved into Phase 2, which will run through 2028. Read on... -
City Adds Veranda, Deck to Irving Golf Club
The Irving Golf Club is providing new outdoor spaces for visitors, and renovations will be ready just in time for warmer weather. Read on... -
Irving Boulevard Reconstruction Reaches Milestone
The Irving Boulevard reconstruction project is over 50% complete and on schedule to be finished later this year. The largest portion of the project, replacement of water, wastewater and storm drain systems, is almost complete. Read on...
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Maintaining Quality Services for Residents
The Capital Improvement Program Department carries out the construction of all infrastructure and capital projects for the city, including city facilities, such as parks and libraries, and the city’s infrastructure, such as streets and drainage.
The Traffic and Transportation Department is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and operation of all roadway surfaces for public streets within Irving, such as patching potholes and repairing sidewalks. It also performs preventive maintenance on traffic signal and evaluates traffic signal timing; stripes roadways, intersections and city facility parking areas; and installs new street signs.
The Water Utilities Department is responsible for providing water and wastewater services to nearly 237,000 residents. This includes the operation and maintenance of approximately 1,500 miles of pipe, eight elevated water storage tanks, 10 ground storage tanks, pump stations, meters, fire hydrants and valves.
In addition to its programs and amenities for the community, the Parks and Recreation Department inspects and maintains all city-owned playgrounds, green spaces and recreation facilities including pools, aquatic and recreation centers. Through the department’s drainage and litter control program, approximately 15,000 pounds of litter and debris are collected weekly from the city’s major thoroughfares.