Public Works

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Contact Us:
Public Works - 3575 Heath Street - Homer, AK, 99603
Phone: 907-235-3170
Fax:  907-235-3145

Dates and Schedule
Water system flushing started on June 21 and will continue through August 2023. The Public Works department will be working between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays.

Areas Affected
Flushing will be systematically conducted throughout the city, including residential and commercial areas. During this period, please note that your water supply may experience temporary discoloration or a slight drop in pressure.

This is an informative story map summarizing the progress and recommendations of Alaska’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP). A CAP provides a dynamic framework for measuring and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and developing climate change mitigation and resiliency strategies. Since its implementation in 2007, Homer has used its CAP as a personalized roadmap for making informed decisions regarding environmental matters.

City of Homer Public Works will be doing a residential sewer repair under Kachemak Way on Tuesday, March 22. Kachemak Way above Rainbow Court (see map attached) will be closed in both directions starting at about 9:00 am for an estimated 6 hours. 

During this time, Kachemak Way will be closed to all traffic.  Residents should be prepared to use alternate routes to avoid the work site. An electric sign board will be staged to remind travelers of the pending closure.   

Thank you for your patience while we complete this repair.

Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Friends of Homer Skate Park, the Homer Foundation and the City of Homer, the community raised over $20,000 to purchase two halfpipes that are now adjacent to the skateboard park at the HERC campus.  Special thanks to the City of Homer Public Works staff for the time and effort to construct and install them before the snow flies.

The Lend-A-Leash Program is made possible by the team work of the City of Homer, Homer Animal Friends and Alaska Mindful Paws of the Homer Animal Shelter to provide pet leashes to the community.  Look for the signs at the beach, parks and trails for the leashes.

The Public Works Campus Task Force was created by City Council via Resolution 20-125 to perform the following in response to the 2019 Tsunami Inundation Report authored by Drs. E.N. Suleimani, D.J. Nicolsky, and J.B. Salisbury with the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (AKDGGS).

The Task Force Scope of Work was outlined as follows by Council:

Update 1:30 pm, Thursday February 4:

The water main break on Pioneer Avenue has been repaired.  Water pressure to affected customers should be fully restored.

Pioneer Avenue lane reduction will remain in effect through Friday, February 5^th to allow room for a concrete contractor to complete sidewalk repair.

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There has been a water main break on Pioneer Avenue near the Independent Living Center.

**UPDATE #2**

Due to supplies not arriving in time, road work on Horizon Court has been postponed until Wednesday, September 9th.  Thanks for you patience!  

We are hoping the third time is the charm!

**UPDATE**

Due to the heavy rain overnight, road work on Horizon Court has been postponed until Tuesday, September 8, weather permitting.

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Horizon Court will be closed to all traffic, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, on Thursday, Sept 3, for road repair.