Hawes' responsibilities in the areas of transportation and environment included serving as Chair of the Streamside Setback Review committee, Chair of the Fraser Valley Aggregate Pilot Project, a member of the Burrard Thermal Options Committee, and the Small-Scale Salvage Review Committee.
Hawes' duties encompassed transportation and environmental sectors, including chairing committees such as Streamside Setback Review, Fraser Valley Aggregate Pilot Project, Burrard Thermal Options Committee, and Small-Scale Salvage Review Committee.