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Chedoke Creek Remediation Update: Implementation of small-scale works in Chedoke Creek and Princess Point

September 21 2021

HAMILTON, ON – On June 11, 2021, The City received Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) approval for the Chedoke Creek Workplan and Cootes Paradise Report. As part of the approval of the workplan, the City is required to implement short-term direct measures in areas around lower Chedoke Creek and Princess Point and has since completed work on two small-scale projects. Small-scale aeration system
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Chedoke Creek Remediation Update: Ministry approves City’s remediation workplan for Cootes Paradise

August 24 2021

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton has received Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) approval to implement its remediation workplan for work in Cootes Paradise and the Western Hamilton Harbour Area of Lake Ontario. The workplan is associated with the second part of an Order issued by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) related to the discharge in Chedoke Creek.
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Chedoke Creek Update: City submits proposed remediation workplan for Cootes Paradise to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks

July 23 2021

HAMILTON, ON - Earlier today, the City of Hamilton submitted its proposed remediation and mitigation workplan for work in Cootes Paradise and the Western Hamilton Harbour Area of Lake Ontario. The workplan is associated with the second part of an Order issued by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) related to the discharge in Chedoke Creek.
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Chedoke Creek remediation update: Ministry approves City’s remediation workplan for targeted dredging in Chedoke Creek

June 17 2021

HAMILTON, ON - The City of Hamilton has received Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) approval to implement its remediation workplan for targeted dredging in Chedoke Creek, and begin the process of preparing a workplan for Cootes Paradise, which will detail the specific scope of offsetting works outlined in the Cootes Paradise Report that went to City Council in March.
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Chedoke Creek remediation update: Crews conducting aerial LiDAR drone mapping and sediment testing in preparation for targeted dredging

April 23 2021

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton is conducting aerial LiDAR drone mapping work at Chedoke Creek, Princess Point and the eastern shoreline of Cootes Paradise this morning in preparation for remediation activities in the area later this year. Crews are also completing sediment testing in the area, also in preparation for the dredging work.   In accordance with all Canadian Aviation Regulations and other required approvals, crews will be flying aerial drones above the Chedoke watershed on Friday, April 23, 2021.
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Chedoke Creek spill update: City responds to Orders from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks

March 17 2021

HAMILTON, ON – Earlier today, the City of Hamilton’s General Issues Committee (GIC) received an update on a proposed remediation and mitigation work in Cootes Paradise and the Western Hamilton Harbour Area. The update included information associated with the second part of an Order issued by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) related to the discharge in Chedoke Creek.
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Chedoke Creek spill update: City responds to Orders from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks

February 17 2021

HAMILTON, ON – Earlier today, the City of Hamilton’s General Issues Committee (GIC) received an update on a proposed workplan to remediate Chedoke Creek. The update included information related to the first part of an Order issued by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) related to the spill in Chedoke Creek. The Orders, issued in late 2020, require the City to complete targeted dredging in Chedoke Creek, and undertake remediation activities in Cootes Paradise and the Western Hamilton Harbour Area.
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Chedoke Creek Update: City of Hamilton to act on Director’s Order related to Chedoke Creek

December 17 2020

HAMILTON, ON – Last month, the City of Hamilton was served with a Provincial Officer’s Order from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) related to the 2018 discharge into Chedoke Creek. After reviewing the Order, the City approached the MECP to seek clarity on the Order requirements and additional time to adequately complete the tasks set out in the Order.
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Chedoke Creek update: City of Hamilton receives charges from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks

December 9 2020

HAMILTON, ON  - Earlier today, the City of Hamilton received charges from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) related to the discharge into Chedoke Creek. The charges relate to the MECP investigation into the combined sewage discharge into Chedoke Creek. The investigation began in July 2018 after the discharge was identified and the City subsequently contacted provincial authorities.
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Chedoke Creek spill update: City of Hamilton receives additional Orders from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks

November 20 2020

HAMILTON, ON - Earlier today, the City of Hamilton received an additional Provincial Officer’s Order from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) as they relate to a spill into Chedoke Creek. In 2019, the MECP ordered the City to complete an Environmental Risk Assessment of Chedoke Creek and an Ecological Risk Assessment for Cootes Paradise. These studies both found that it was not possible to attribute environmental impacts experienced in these areas exclusively to the spill.                                      
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Chedoke Creek spill update: City of Hamilton responds to Director’s Order from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks

February 14 2020

HAMILTON, ON – Today, the City of Hamilton responded to orders from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) as they relate to the spill into Chedoke Creek. In November 2019, the MECP ordered the City to complete an ecological risk assessment in regard to Chedoke Creek. The assessment was to include an evaluation of the environmental impact to the Creek from the combined sewage discharged into Chedoke Creek between January 28, 2014 and July 18, 2018, The City hired SLR Consulting to complete the ecological risk assessment.
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