Formerly the Public Works Department, the National Works Agency was established on April 1, 2001 under the Public Sector Modernization Programme. The agency is responsible for the management of the island's public works infrastructure.

Main Functions of the Agency

Maintenance of the national road network and associated structures gazetted to its care.

Maintenance and/or replacement of bridges, and maintenance of other civil engineering facilities, including drainage and flood protection structures.

Design and maintenance of building structures associated with the Ministry and responsibilities regarding other government buildings as follows:
* Provision of architectural and structural engineering services.

* Provision of electrical and mechanical maintenance services.

* Provision of artisan services for MTW buildings

(paintings, plumbing, carpentry, flooring and roofing).

The National Works Agency is also charged with the responsibility for proactive and reactive responses to emergency situations arising from the forces of nature. These include:
* Attention to sea defenses and river training works.

* Provision of a radio and telephone network independent of the

commercial networks.

* Clearing of blocked roads, land slippages etc.

* Providing assistance in disaster management through technical

advice and engineering support to coastal defenses and river training

Programmes.

Provision and Maintenance of the Ministry's fleet of vehicles and civil works plants and equipment.

Supplying concrete pipes, culverts and kerbs, generally used under the Hub Programme and any other entity within MTW.

Vision and Mission Statements

Vision:

The National Works Agency will create a world class, safe, quality main road network, meeting the needs of our clients in the towns, communities, and districts where they vacation, work, and live.

Mission:

To plan, build, and maintain a reliable, safe, and efficient main-road network and flood control system which:

Protects life and property;

Supports the movement of people, goods and services;

Reduces the cost of transport;

Promotes economic growth and quality of life;

Protects the environment.

 

Values:

The following value statements represent the set of beliefs that define our organizational behaviour:

We believe that our principal strength is our people and that our

success will depend on our ability to provide them with the tools and the environment which allow them to excel.

We demonstrate trust and respect for each other, our partners and stakeholders through open and honest communication.

We respect the values, principles and opinions of the people, as they help to define our goals and evaluate our performance, flexibility, creativity, and innovation.

We commit to treating all persons with whom we come in contact fairly and without regard to their race, religion, political affiliation or the community to which they belong.