Public Works Department (Victoria)

Public Works Department
Agency overview
Formed 1855
Dissolved 1987
Superseding agency
  • Ministry of Housing and Construction (Victoria)
Jurisdiction Government of Victoria

The Public Works Department was a government agency which operated in Victoria between 1855 and 1987.[1]

Over its long history, the department had various responsibilities, many of which were later devolved to other departments or authorities. These included:[1]

The department was abolished in 1987, with all major functions taken up by the newly created Ministry of Housing and Construction (Victoria).[1]

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