The Department of Capital Projects oversees the implementation of the Town’s Capital Improvements Program (CIP). The CIP serves as a six‑year plan for maintaining and enhancing the Town’s infrastructure, including facilities, parks, streets, sidewalks, and trails. A capital project is defined as a construction, renovation, or demolition project, or the acquisition of land or other assets valued at more than $60,000 and with a useful lifespan of more than five years.

The CIP also includes the Capital Asset Replacement Program (CARP), which covers planned, non‑recurring renovations, replacements, or repairs of assets valued at $5,000 or more with a useful life of at least two years.

Capital Projects staff manage all phases of the Town’s capital projects—from initial scoping through bidding and contract award, to design, construction, inspection, and final acceptance into the Town’s asset inventory.

The diagram below illustrates the typical process for how an idea becomes a Capital Project and progresses through construction.