Fishers Department of Public Works Earns APWA Accreditation for Third Time, Remains only Accredited Agency in Indiana

APWA Accreditation recognizes agencies that lead in best practices, continuous improvements of operations and management

Fishers DPW manages street, park, and facilities maintenance of City-owned properties, conducts snow and ice removal throughout the city, and manages and maintains the wastewater and stormwater utilities that serve Fishers.

Ninety-five full-time and 35 part-time men and women serve the residents of Fishers as employees of Fishers DPW.

Fishers, Ind. – The Fishers Department of Public Works (DPW) received full accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the third time, maintaining its place as the only accredited public works department in Indiana. The accreditation formally verifies and recognizes that the agency is in full compliance with the recommended management practices set forth in APWA’s Public Works Management Practices Manual.

The purpose of accreditation is to promote excellence in the operation and management of a public works agency, its programs, and employees. Accreditation is designed to assist the agency in continuous improvement of operations and management, and in providing a valid and objective evaluation of agency programs as a service to the public and the profession.

“The awarding of our third APWA Accreditation reflects the dedication from all the staff toward continuous improvements and excellence We are extremely proud to receive this honor,” said DPW director Eric Pethtel.

“Recognition for this prestigious APWA award goes to all the staff from public works whose mission is to provide professional services and programs that contribute to making Fishers a great place to live and work. We received our first APWA accreditation award in 2013 and have worked hard to maintain that status for nearly a decade.”

Open to all governmental agencies with responsibilities for public works functions, initial accreditation from APWA is for a four-year period, during which time semi-annual updates are required to demonstrate continuing compliance. After that time, there is a re-accreditation process which builds on the original accreditation, encouraging continuous improvement and compliance with newly identified practices.

Formally awarded the prestigious accreditation by APWA’s Accreditation Council for the third time, the Fishers Department of Public Works was originally awarded APWA Accreditation in 2013.

“I’m extremely proud of the men and women of our public works team who work tirelessly 24-7 to keep our community running,” said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness.

“With accreditation comes industry acknowledgement of their hard work, and frankly, innovative approaches to making sure our roadways are clear and maintained, our parks remain well-kept, and sewer and storm water are appropriately processed. This is a department who can oftentimes be taken for granted but without their dedication, Fishers wouldn’t be the community we all know and love.”