Public Works
/ˈpʌblɪk wɜːrks/
Definitions
- (n.) Government-funded construction projects intended for public use and benefit, such as roads, bridges, and utilities.
The city council approved a budget increase for public works to improve local infrastructure.
- (n.) The government department or agency responsible for administering such construction projects.
The department of public works issued new regulations on contractor bidding processes.
Forms
- public work
Related terms
Commentary
The term encompasses both the physical projects and the administrative bodies managing them; legal references typically distinguish between the asset and the agency.
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