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The City of Hamilton conducted a a review of the erosion processes occurring on the Cherry Beach shoreline. The review identified high erosion rates and a very steep bank with no established vegetation. As a result of the review, the City initiated the Class EA process to further examine the potential effects on property or lands that may be unsafe for development and to identify appropriate erosion mitigation measures, including a preferred conceptual design. The project involved the restoration of approximately 300 m of eroding Lake Ontario shoreline.

The City of Hamilton initiated the Municipal Class EA process for Dickenson Road between Upper James Street and Glancaster Road, within the Airport Employment Growth District. The corridor has been identified for improvements to address long-term transportation requirements and to provide a transportation network consistent with the Airport Employment Growth District Secondary Plan

The City of Hamilton initiated the Class EA process to identify the preferred sites for a new Elevated Water Storage Facility (ESWF) and a new Pumping Station at Pressure District (PD) 7 within the Southeast Mountain Area. This EA provides water supply for future growth in Elfrida.

The City of Hamilton is undertaking a study to plan for Glancaster Road improvements, between Garner Road East / Rymal Road West and Dickenson Road West.

In 2020, the City completed the design for a new bus maintenance and storage facility (MSF) at 281 Birch Avenue. The purpose of the project is to increase the Transit Division’s maintenance and storage capacity to accommodate its existing and growing fleet as the City continues to improve transit service. This new facility represents a significant investment in Hamilton and supports the City’s ongoing commitment to transit expansion, as outlined in the Ten-Year Local Transit Strategy.

The City initiated the Class EA process for Highway 8 Improvements from Dewitt Road to Fifty Road. Based on previously completed studies, it was identified that improvements would be required within the corridor to address roadway capacity, transit, active transportation and goods movement as a result of the future growth within the Fruitland-Winona Secondary Plan area.