Metro Toronto Works

Metro Toronto Works was a department within the former

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. The department was responsible for a variety of services: *

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plants providing water to all of Metro Toronto *

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plants * Water pumping stations,

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, and underground storage reservoirs located in Toronto and those located in York Region * Public works projects outside of city jurisdiction * Landfill sites - Brock Road and Keele Valley * Waste transfer stations * Public golf courses These areas are now split amongst departments: *

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(part of Toronto Works and Emergency Services Department) * Toronto Solid Waste Management *

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- golf courses Metro Works yards are now used by the City's Toronto Works and Emergency Services.

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