Public Works Department
Building & Maintaining Our City
Maintaining infrastructure, managing city projects, and keeping Fairview Heights running smoothly
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O'Fallon Water Service Alerts
Single Trash Hauler Service Information
The City of Fairview Heights uses a Single Trash Hauler Service with Aspen Waste Systems. The City has negotiated a discounted rate from Aspen for all of the options available to our residents.
To contact Aspen Waste, please call 618-277-9100.
Annual Stormwater Reports
ILR400190 Fairview Heights IL MS4 Annual Report 2014-2015
ILR400190 Fairview Heights IL MS4 Annual Report 2015-2016
ILR400190 Fairview Heights IL MS4 Annual Report 2016-2017
ILR400190 Fairview Heights IL MS4 Annual Report 2017-2018
ILR400190 Fairview Heights IL MS4 Annual Report 2018-2019
ILR400190 Fairview Heights IL MS4 Annual Report 2019-2020
Public Works Divisions
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Engineering Division
The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department consists of the Engineers and the Street Department. The Engineers’ duties include plan review (public and private), department budget preparation, project management, office administration, as well as other tasks.
Street Department
The Street Department is responsible for the maintenance and upgrades to all City-owned streets and drainage systems. Other duties include right-of-way mowing, street sweeping, snow removal, and various city-wide projects. The Street Department is also in charge of asphalt street overlays, concrete slab replacement, and the oil/chipping program.
Municipal Complex Division
The Municipal Complex Division of the Public Works Department is in charge of the maintenance of all City of Fairview Heights buildings. These buildings include City Hall, Parks and Recreation Department, Library, City Garage, and the new Police Department. The staff for this division has duties that include keeping all City buildings in operation mechanically and physically, as well as cleaning all buildings.
Vehicle Maintenance Division
Historic Capital Improvement Projects
By Fiscal Year (May 1 - April 30)
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2022 - 2023
Vehicle & Equipment Replacement – Replacement of building maintenance pickup truck
Traffic Signals Upgrade – Union Hill/Longacre signals (project complete, pending closeout funding)
Old Collinsville Rd & Lincoln Hwy Improvements – Joint project with O’Fallon adding right-turn lanes
Mark/Cari Drive Improvements – New asphalt surface and storm sewer upgrades
Lincoln Highway Resurfacing – IL-159 to Old Collinsville Road
Market Place Streetscape (Phases II–IV) – Roundabout construction, roadway improvements, and continued corridor upgrades
Longacre Drive Improvements – Resurfacing and ADA ramp upgrades
Old Collinsville Rd & Ashland Intersection – New southbound turn lane (joint project with St. Clair County)
Emergency Vehicle Preemption System – Replacement of outdated emergency traffic control system
2023 - 2024
Storm Drainage Program – Ogles Creek channel improvements
Sidewalk Program (Phase IV) – Union Hill Rd to Bunkum Rd (south side)
Asphalt Overlay Program – Citywide roadway resurfacing as needed
Municipal Complex Improvements – Police Department parking lot upgrades
Library Renovations – Brick repairs
Garage Renovations – Hunter building painting
Stites Ave & Cory St Improvements – New pavement, curb & gutter, and storm sewer upgrades
Pearson Drive Improvements – Conversion to full roadway with drainage upgrades
Lincoln Highway Resurfacing – IL-159 to Old Collinsville Road with new markings
Market Place Streetscape (Phases II–IV) – Continued corridor and roadway improvements
Longacre Drive Improvements – Resurfacing and ADA ramp upgrades
Old Collinsville Rd & Ashland Intersection – New southbound turn lane (joint project with St. Clair County)
2024 - 2025
Storm Drainage Program – Ogles Creek channel improvements
Sidewalk Program – Phase IV (Union Hill Rd to Bunkum Rd, south side); Phase V (Bunkum Rd to Mark Dr, north side)
Asphalt Overlay Program – Citywide roadway resurfacing as needed
Kadlec Drive Improvements – Full roadway upgrade from IL-159 to East Drive
Municipal Complex Renovations – Parks & Recreation south entrance and City Hall flooring
Wedgewood Drive Improvements – Conversion to full roadway with utilities and drainage
Second Avenue Improvements – Conversion to full roadway with utilities and drainage
Library Renovations – Rear entrance improvements
Garage Renovations – Facility fence installation
Mt. Vernon Drive Improvements – Conversion to full roadway with utilities and drainage
Pearson Drive Improvements – Full roadway construction with utilities and drainage
Market Place Streetscape (Phases II–IV) – Commerce Lane improvements from roundabout to Lincoln Trail
2025 - 2026
Sidewalk Program – Phase V (Bunkum Rd to Mark Dr) and Phase VI engineering (to North Ruby Lane)
Asphalt Overlay Program – Citywide roadway resurfacing as needed
Kadlec Drive Improvements – Full roadway conversion from IL-159 to East Drive
Municipal Complex Renovations – Tuckpointing and building maintenance
Wedgewood Drive Improvements – Full roadway conversion with utilities and drainage
Elm, Oak & Cedar Drive Improvements – Full roadway conversion with utilities and drainage
Second Avenue Improvements – Full roadway conversion with utilities and drainage
Library Renovations – AC unit replacement
Garage Renovations – Upgrade of garage entrance road
Club & Wilson Drives Improvements – Full roadway conversion with utilities and drainage
Mt. Vernon Drive Improvements – Full roadway conversion with utilities and drainage
Linda Drive Improvements – Full roadway conversion with utilities and drainage
Market Place Streetscape (Phase IV) – Commerce Lane improvements to Lincoln Trail
Old Collinsville Rd Corridor Improvements – Resurfacing, ADA upgrades, and new pavement markings (Ashland to Lincoln Hwy)
2026 - 2027
Sidewalk Program – Phase VI (Mark Dr to North Ruby Lane) and Phase VII engineering (to IL-159)
Asphalt Overlay Program – Citywide roadway resurfacing as needed
Municipal Complex Renovations – Building tuckpointing
Elm, Oak & Cedar Drive Improvements – Full roadway conversion with utilities and drainage
Library Renovations – Exterior lighting upgrades
Garage Renovations – To be determined improvements
Judy Lane Improvements – Full roadway conversion with utilities and drainage
Club & Wilson Drive Improvements – Full roadway conversion with utilities and drainage
Linda Drive Improvements – Full roadway conversion with utilities and drainage
Market Place Streetscape (Phase IV) – Commerce Lane improvements to Lincoln Trail
Old Collinsville Rd Corridor Improvements – Resurfacing, ADA upgrades, and pavement markings (Ashland to Lincoln Hwy)
Contact Public Works
Phone
Staff Directory
Tom Quirk | Financial Director
tom.quirk@cofh.com
618-489-2021
John Harty | Director
618-489-2020
Jill Huffman | Secretary
618-489-2020
Frank Vollmer | Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
618-397-0616
Pae Tolliver | Street Department Supervisor
618-489-2020