Engineering Division

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The Engineering Division is a part of Public Works, and is involved in projects for streets, water main, sewer, transportation, and buildings. This Division reviews commercial site developments and all projects within the public right-of-way, while managing several programs that provide improvements to neighborhood infrastructure and local street rehabilitation. The Engineering Division utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to develop, manage, and analyze geospatial aspects of our infrastructure that would not be feasible to attain without the use of GIS.

Infrastructure Improvement Programs

Applications and Informational Handouts for these programs can be found under Useful Forms under the Public Works Department/Engineering Division section.

Residential Flood Mitigation Shared Cost Program (Sewer Backup Prevention): The goal of this program is to provide financial assistance to homeowners who install systems to protect their homes from sewer backup during a heavy rain event. (Click here for more information)

Downspout Disconnection Program: This program is a reimbursement program made possible by the Illinois Green Infrastructure Grant (IGIG) Program administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). This program will provide homeowners with financial assistance in the disconnection of their downspouts from their sewer. (Click here for more information)

Residential Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program: The goal of this program is to provide financial assistance to homeowners who replace their lead water service line. (Click here for more information)

Shared Cost Sidewalk Replacement Program: Each spring, the City of Berwyn offers property owners the opportunity to repair/replace broken or damaged sidewalks at a shared cost between the City and property owners. This offer pertains only to the main-line public sidewalks, not to private or residential property walkways. The program accepts applications for a limited time in the spring (late March/early April), with the work commencing in late summer. (Click here for more information)