Guam Department of Public Works

The Guam Department of Public Works, often abbreviated to DPW, is an agency of the government of Guam that manages public works and transportation in Guam. It was established in 1952.^[1]

Guam Department of Public Works

Agency overview
Formed	1952; 73 years ago (1952)
Headquarters	Dipattamenton Che’Cho’ Pupbleko, 542 North Marine Corps Drive, Upper Tumon, Guam 96913
Employees	231
Agency executives	Vincent P. Arriola, Director Linda J. Ibanez, Deputy director Ernest G. Candoleta, Jr., Deputy director
Website	dpw.guam.gov

The department handles the construction and maintenance of highways, and bridges, and government buildings, including public schools. It also runs a bus service,^[2] and is responsible for manufacturing and maintaining vehicles needed for its services, including busses and construction vehicles.^[1] Additional DPW responsibilities include building inspection,^[3] highway trash cleanup,^[4] road safety infrastructure (such as traffic delineators),^[5] and flood prevention.^[6]

As of fiscal year 2023^[update], the department has 231 employees.^[1] The director, Vincent P. Arriola, was nominated to the position by Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio, and took office in 2019.^[2][7] There are also two deputy directors, Linda J. Ibanez and Ernest G. Candoleta, Jr.^[1]

History

Further information: History of Guam § Self-determination

The Guam Department of Public Works was established after the Guam Organic Act of 1950 allowed for a government led by civilians.

See also

• Department of transportation – article about this type of government agency
• Guam
• Guam Regional Transit Authority
• List of airports in Guam
• Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works
• Transport in American Samoa
• Transportation in the United States Virgin Islands