Waterfront Redevelopment - West Harbour
Waterfront Shores selected as Preferred Proponent of Pier 8 RFP
On June 13, 2018 City Council confirmed the selection of The Waterfront Shores Corporation as the Preferred Proponent of the Pier 8 Development Opportunity RFP process.
- Presentation Panels (PDF, 6 MB)
- User Stories (PDF, 3 MB)
What does this mean?
As the Preferred Proponent, Waterfront Shores now has the exclusive right to negotiate contracts with the City to purchase and develop the Pier 8 lands in accordance with their selected proposal.
Find out more about the Pier 8 RFP and land solicitation process
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What is West Harbour?
Hamilton’s West Harbour is the area bounded by Hamilton Harbour, York Boulevard, Cannon Street and Wellington Street N.
The West Harbour includes key features and attractions such as:
- Dundurn Castle
- Bayfront and Pier 4 Park
- the HMCS Haida
- the Hamilton Waterfront Trail
- an outdoor roller/skating rink
- many marinas and waterfront views for visitors to enjoy
Pier 5-7 Public Open-Space
An animation of the Pier 5-7 Public Open-Space Illustrations presented at March meeting.
Pier 8 Promenade Park Design winner
"Hamilton: Hammer City" by Forrec Ltd
Forrec Ltd, has been selected by the competition jury as the winner of the Pier 8 Promenade Park Design Competition for their proposal “Hamilton: Hammer City”.
Find out the jury process and next steps for Pier 8 Promenade Park
Goals of the Redevelopment Project
The City of Hamilton’s strategic focus for the West Harbour is guided by the principles and goals in two plans:
Plans for the West Harbour include:
- enhancing cultural, residential, commercial and recreational uses
- providing a greater range of attractions year-round
- bringing economic opportunity through new construction, employment, tourism, cultural & commercial development
This $140 million redevelopment project will transform the West Harbour into a vibrant, mixed-use, transit supportive and pedestrian-friendly community that is the jewel on Hamilton’s waterfront.
Public Notice: MacDonald Marine lease expiring May 31, 2018
Be advised that the City of Hamilton is in the process of implementing the West Harbour Waterfront Recreation Master Plan (PDF, 11 MB) which includes the lands and waterfront area on which MacDonald Marine Limited is currently located. Accordingly, the City, as Landlord, has notified MacDonald Marine that its lease will not be renewed or extended beyond the lease expiry date of May 31, 2018.
Users of MacDonald Marine’s facilities: Boats and all of other equipment and possessions will need to be removed from this property no later than May 31, 2018 as the City will then be taking possession of these lands for other municipal purposes.
Questions? Contact the Real Estate Department at 905-546-2424 Ext. 1647.
In the news
The momentum continues! Waterfront Shores moves forward in the Pier 8 waterfront development process COH News Release, June 13, 2018
The Waterfront Shores Corporation is the Preferred Proponent for Pier 8 development COH News Release, June 6, 2018
City preparing to announce successful proposal for Pier 8 development COH News Release, May 30 ,2018
Ready, Set, Show…4 firms vying to develop Pier 8 show their plans to the public COH News Release, April 6, 2018
City releases Pier 8 Request for Proposals to five development teams COH News Release, December 15, 2017
City announces short-list of five teams vying for Pier 8 Development COH News Release, October 6, 2017
Pier 8 Promenade Park design proposals to be revealed tomorrow COH News Release, August 23, 2017
Take a first peek at designs for the city's waterfront Pier 8 park CBC News, August 23, 2017
What will you choose for Pier 8 Promenade Park? Hamilton Spectator, August 23, 2017
History of the waterfront
Mid-1900s: As a centre of trade, commercial and industrial growth, urbanization & industrial expansion on Hamilton’s waterfront nearly destroyed the area’s natural habitat.
1950s to 1980s: Harbour’s ecosystem was severely degraded & deemed unfit for any recreation use due to severe water quality problems and little public access.
Early 1990s: A major transformation of the West Harbour began with a focus on the natural ecological experience of the harbour.
Over the past 30 years: Investments of almost $2 billion by public & private sectors helped to remediate the harbour & enhance its water and ecological quality. The City and stakeholders have been internationally recognized for the restoration of the Harbour environmental ecosystem & the revival of the diverse range of fish and wildlife habitat.
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