News Releases

HAMILTON, ON – Beginning at 12:51 pm this afternoon, the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant entered by-pass mode. Bypasses occur in wet weather, when the amount of wastewater entering the sewer system exceeds the capacity of the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant. Today’s wet weather and melting snow has exceeded the capacity of the treatment plant.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to City of Hamilton By-law 14-204  to establish procedures, including the giving of notice to the public, governing the sale of land owned by the City of Hamilton, that the Council of the City of Hamilton proposes to pass a By-law to permanently close a portion of Lang Street, Hamilton.

HAMILTON, ON - Beginning at 8:53 pm last night, the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant entered bypass mode. Bypasses occur in extreme wet weather, when the amount of wastewater entering the sewer system exceeds the capacity of the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant. The wet weather yesterday and overnight has exceeded the capacity of the treatment plant. Additionally, at the time of this media release, both the Main/King and Greenhill CSO tanks are overflowing and the Eastwood tank is nearing its capacity.

HAMILTON, ON – City of Hamilton water crews are currently responding to a significant watermain break on Barton St E between Woodward Ave and Waverly St. Due to the location and severity of the break, the eastbound lanes of Barton St between Woodward Ave and Waverly St are completely closed. The cause of the break is currently unknown. The road is expected to be open by 3 pm on Monday, January 13, 2020. Residents and motorists are being asked to avoid these areas if possible.

HAMILTON, ON – To allow Bell to complete manhole repairs, the northbound right turning lane from Sherman Avenue North to Cannon Street East will be closed beginning Monday, January 13 for approximately 7 weeks. The project is expected to be completed by Friday, February 28, weather permitting. Motorists may experience delays. HSR Route 3 - CANNON will be on detour in the eastbound direction. Visit www.hamilton.ca/hsrdetours for details.

HAMILTON, ON - Beginning at 10:36 am this morning, the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant entered by-pass mode. Bypasses occur in extreme wet weather, when the amount of wastewater entering the sewer system exceeds the capacity of the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant. Today’s wet weather and melting snow has exceeded the capacity of the treatment plant.

HAMILTON, ON – Last month, Hamilton City Council approved an enhanced public notification protocol for bypasses at the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant. As of yesterday at 12:03 pm, the amount of wastewater entering the sewer system exceeded the capacity at the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the plant began bypassing partially treated wastewater into Hamilton Harbour. This is the first bypass since the new enhanced public notification protocol has come into effect.

HAMILTON, ON – This afternoon, City staff welcomed Ward 2 Councillor Jason Farr and Graham McNally to formally open John Rebecca Park after construction began in June 2019. In 2018, Hamilton City Council formally accepted a generous donation of $1 million from the Patrick J. McNally Charitable Foundation to support construction at John Rebecca Park. The Patrick J. McNally Charitable Foundation aims to support the development of parks, outdoor spaces and buildings that provide opportunities for communities in Hamilton and Burlington to learn, explore and enjoy.

HAMILTON, ON – In order to complete bridge repairs on the Nikola Tesla Boulevard overpass, the City will close the eastbound and westbound lanes for three days, beginning Wednesday, November 27 at 9 am. All westbound lanes will be closed between Woodward Avenue and Strathearne Avenue from Wednesday, November 27 at 9 am until the evening of Friday, November 29. Following the westbound closure, all eastbound lanes will be closed between Ottawa Street North and Parkdale Avenue from Monday, December 2 at 9 am until the evening of Wednesday, December 4.