The Study
In recognition of the public property, health and safety concerns attributable to erosion within the watercourses, the City of Hamilton initiated a study to assess the city wide watercourse erosion sites (within the urban boundary) as shown on the map.
The primary objectives of this study would involve defining existing stream conditions, identifying areas of concern; prioritizing works and developing restoration and implementation plan for the erosion sites those are posing greatest risk.
The study is being planned using a Master Plan approach and is fulfilling Phases 1 & 2 of the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (Oct 2000 as amended in 2007).
Study Objectives
To protect public property, health and safety, development of an implementation plan through:
- Identification of all erosion sites
- Selection of the priority sites for restoration and implementation
- Preparation of conceptual designs for each site
- Monitoring of remaining sites
Public Consultation
Public Information Centre No. 1
Public Information Centers were held on November 24 and November 26 in Stoney Creek (Council Chamber, 777 Jones Road, 6:00 – 8:00 pm) and Dundas (Cope Town Recreational Centre, Main Hall, 1950 Governor’s Road, 6:00 – 8:00 pm) areas respectively. The following are a list of materials which were presented at the meeting:
Public Information Centre No. 2
Contact
If you have any questions or would like more information on this project please contact:
Monirul Islam
Project Manager
Environment & Sustainable Infrastructure Division, Public Works Department
City of Hamilton
320-77 James St. North
Hamilton, ON L8R 2K3
Tel: 905.546.2424 Ext. 6230
Fax: 905.546.4435
E-mail: Monirul.Islam@hamilton.ca
Dave Maunder, P.Eng.
Aquafor Beech Ltd.
2600 Skymark Ave
Suite 6, Unit 202
Mississauga, ON L4W 5B2
Ph. 905-629-0099 ext. 290
Email: maunder.d@aquaforbeech.com