Public Works Department

Our Mission Statement:

To provide essential services to the citizens of Centerton in a prompt, courteous, safe, effective cost-effective manner. Public Works, through its dedicated employees, strives to plan, design, build, maintain, and operate public infrastructure in a manner that respects the enviroment and the ability of goverment to adequately preserve these assests for succeeding generations. 

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Hours Of Operations

 HOURS:                                            
Monday-Thursday     6:00am to 4:30pm
Friday: Closed
Public Works Inspectors:
 Monday-Friday   6:00am-3:30pm
 

To schedule an inspection through Public Works or apply for a Grading Permit: Click Link Below:

Inspection Request Home

                      

Splash Pad & Pavilion

Splash Pad & Restroom are closed for the Winter.

Splash pad hours of operation: 8am-8pm 

Pavilion- please contact City Hall for fees and hours (479) 795-2750

Updates/Closures/News:  

Public Works Projects for 2025

-3 Miles of sidewalk throughout the city.

-Completion of Wolverine Dr from Cutberth Ln. to Herbaugh Rd.

-All-Inclusive playground, restrooms and parking area at Cornerwoods Park at the corner of Seba Rd. and Keller Rd., lighting and improvements to the trail.

-Expansion of the dog park at Cornerwoods Park.

-Improvements to Kinyon Sports Complex-Turfing ball fields, bullpens, Shading etc. , fixing grass areas and replanting the football field etc.

-Improvements at Mckissic Park playground and Splash Pad. - Shading and more seating will be added & small bridge added over the creek, connecting the parking lot to the splash pad.

-Fix other sidewalk, dam and pond issues.

-Improvements at Riverwood Park-Small gazebo and add a water fountain.

-add lighting at the pump track

Proposed 2025 Street Repair List-resurfacing

Allen Rd., Centerpoint Dr., Town Vu Rd, North C St., Christian Ln, North A. St., North B St., North D. St. Hailey Dr., Fox Run Cir., Bliss Cir., Bliss St., East of D. St., Bliss St. West of Zachary Dr., Mustang Ct., Clydesdale Dr., Saddlehorn Dr. Jack Perry drainage, Jack Perry drainage, West Kimmel Rd. drainage crossing-other road sections will be repaired as time and materials come available.

Road Closures:  Kimmel Rd & Daisy Area- Starting December 21 for 2 months. A section will be closed for expansion. Lanes will remain open on Kimmel Rd. One entrance to Blossom Hills will be closed at a time. 

Need to request an inspection? Must give our team 24 hour notice.

email: pwinspection@centertonar.us 

 
 

Anthony Martinez

public works director

11509 Hwy 72 west, centerton, ar 72719
phone: (479) 224-6028
email:amartinez@centertonar.us

 

Melynda Gardner

Administrative Assistant 

11509 Hwy 72 West, Centerton, AR 72719
Phone: (479) 224-6028
 

Responsibilities & Activites

The street department is responsible for the equipment maintenance program, the maintenance of all roads, storm drainage programs, and a wide diversity of similar activities.  This is one of the City’s most diverse departments. The city-wide goals of enhanced livability and economic development directly affect the operation of this department.

 

Among the many activities of the street department are:

  • Street sweeping with concentration on arterial and collector roadways
  • Roadway repair
  • Provide support for community events in the form of manpower and equipment
  • Respond to problems with available manpower, recognizing potential roadway failures, and maintenance as a higher priority
  • Provide annual grading and repair of gravel roadways
  • Continue with the current crack sealing and resurfacing programs
  • Provide pavement striping and marking
  • Provide street sign installation and repair
  • Clean, repair, and replace storm water catch basins, distribution boxes, and piping
  • MS4 Education and compliance
  • Develop, improve and maintain the city’s parks infrastructure

Staff

Street Division

Jake Barrett

Street Superintendent

Phone: (479)224-6028
email: jbarrett@centertonar.us 

Jeff Bowers

Streets Crew Leader

Phone: (479)224-6028
email: Jbowers@centertonar.us

Dakota Smith

RIght of way mowing crew leader

Phone: (479)224-6028
email: dsmith@centertonar.us

Parks & Recreation Division

Josh Price

Parks superintendent 

Phone: (479) 224-6028
Email:   JPRICE@CENTERTONAR.US

Seth Hughes

Parks Crew leader

Phone: (479) 224-6028
Email:  shughes@centertonar.us

 

Compliance 

Jonathan Easterling 

cOMPLIANCE SUPERINTENDENT 

Phone: (479) 295-2921
Email: jeasterling@centertonar.us

 

Manuel Escobar

PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR

PHONE:(479) 224-8833
Email: mescobar@centertonar.us

 

Austin Holland

PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR

PHONE: (479) 686-4203
EMAIL: AHOLLAND@CENTERTONAR.US

 

 

 

Locations

Public Works Department
11509 Hwy 72 West
Centerton, AR 72719
479-224-6028

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you excavate dirt within City limits?

No, other than residental or commercial landscaping, excavating is prohibited without a permit. 

Can I break or cut into the street or sidewalk?

No, You can contact our office. We will send someone out to discuss options with you to meet your needs. 

Do I need a permit to put up a fence?

You do not need a permit to put up a fence.  We do ask if you have a corner lot.  Call us before it's installed.  We want to make sure there are no traffic visibility issues. 

Can grass clippings be dumped over your fence or blown into the street?

NO, you can actually receive a fine for this type of violation.