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City of Hamilton announces new Leak Protection Program for homeowners

January 12 2022

HAMILTON, ON - The City of Hamilton has implemented a new Leak Protection Program to cover excess costs resulting from unexpected water leaks in the home. The new program will cover qualifying leaks up to $2,500 once every 24 months for residential customers who may incur any unexpected expense on their water bill that leaky pipes can cause. All residents are automatically covered by the program which is administered by ServLine. Key benefits of the new Leak Protection Program – as outlined in the City’s Water Leak Adjustment Policy – include:
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Hamilton City Council Approves 2022 Rate Budget

November 24 2021

HAMILTON, ON – During today’s City Council meeting, Council approved the City of Hamilton’s 2022 Water, Wastewater, Storm Water Rate Budget. The approved 2022 Water, Wastewater, Storm Water Rate Budget results in a combined rate increase of 4.98 per cent effective January 1, 2022. The average resident’s bill in 2022 will be $824 for a household consuming 200 cubic metres of water annually, representing an increase of $39.05 annually.
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Action plan regarding odours at Biosolids Management Facility submitted to the MECP

November 12 2021

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton is continuing to work collaboratively to address odours at the Biosolids Management Facility at the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant. Earlier today, the City – along with the operator of the Biosolids facility, Synagro – submitted an action plan to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks outlining plans to address odours at the facility. The action plan, which was created by Synagro, includes a gap analysis and outlines several areas for improvement, including:
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Portion of Bay Street closed beginning Monday

October 21 2021

HAMILTON, ON –  As part of the Central Neighbourhood upgrades project in the downtown core, the City of Hamilton will close Bay Street between York Boulevard and Barton Street West beginning Monday, October 25 for approximately three weeks. The closure is expected to wrap up on or before November 11, 2021, weather permitting. The scope of work includes:
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Stay Safe and Leave Space: City reminding residents to exercise caution around waste collection trucks

September 24 2021

HAMILTON, ON – Waste collection workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in North America. Every day on the road they face the risk of being struck by a motorist and seriously injured, or worse. Beginning today, the City of Hamilton is launching a campaign aimed at educating motorists, cyclists and pedestrians on how to safely travel around waste collection trucks.
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Notice to permanently close a portion of road allowance abutting 241 Dundas Street East, Waterdown

September 20 2021

Notice is hereby given pursuant to City of Hamilton By-law 14-204 (PDF, 286 KB) 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 proposes to pass a Bylaw to permanently close a portion of road allowance abutting 241 Dundas Street East, Waterdown.
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Overnight closures on portion of Rymal Rd E and Regional Rd 56 beginning Monday

September 17 2021

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete road resurfacing, a series of intermittent road closures will take place during the overnight hours along Rymal Rd E and Regional Rd 56 and surrounding areas beginning Monday, September 20 at 8 pm for approximately four nights. In order to limit traffic disruption, work will take place between 8 pm and 6 am each night and will wrap up by Friday, September 24 at 6 am. Dates for the work are weather permitting. Details including road closure limits and timing can be found at hamilton.ca/roadclosures.
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Road closure on Fifty Road beginning Monday

September 16 2021

HAMILTON, ON – In order to safely complete the installation of a sanitary sewer and road reconstruction DeFaveri Construction will close Fifty Road between South Service Road and Barton Street beginning Monday, September 20, 2021 until December 20, 2021. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour and to expect traffic delays in the area. There are no impacts to HSR routes. All local business will remain open during construction.
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Portion of Old Brock Rd closed beginning Friday

September 15 2021

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete a culvert replacement, the City of Hamilton will close Old Brock Rd between Crooks Hollow Rd and Brock Rd beginning Friday, September 17 for approximately four weeks. The closure is expected to wrap up on or before October 15, 2021, weather permitting. Local access will be maintained on both sides of the work zone but there will be no through access. Motorists are advised to take an alternate route during this time. HSR will not be impacted by this work.
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City of Hamilton conducting clean up along parts of the Hamilton Harbour shoreline between Bayfront Park and Pier 8, and at Windermere Basin

August 24 2021

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton is beginning work to clean up large collections of algae along parts of the Hamilton Harbour shoreline between Bayfront Park and Pier 8, and at Windermere Basin. The City is proactively cleaning the smelly algae mats along parts of the shoreline area given its proximity to the popular Waterfront Trail and well used waterfront areas. The work is beginning today and is expected to be complete by tomorrow.
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Intermittent pedestrian pathway closures in Gage Park beginning Monday

August 20 2021

HAMILTON, ON – In order to safely complete walkway reconstruction, a series of intermittent closures along the pedestrian pathway in Gage Park will take place beginning Monday, August 23, 2021 for approximately three months. The work is expected to wrap up in December 2021, weather permitting. The scope of work includes the paving of the main loop pathway and the paving of minor pathways to improve accessibility to the washroom buildings, playground area and bandshell.
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Road closure on Centre Road beginning Monday

August 19 2021

HAMILTON, ON – In order to safely complete the installation of a watermain, sanitary and storm sewers, road reconstruction DESO Construction Limited will close Centre Road between Concession 5 Road East and Parkside Drive beginning Monday, August 23, 2021 until January 10, 2022. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour and to expect traffic delays in the area. There are no impacts to HSR routes. The City of Hamilton thanks motorists for their patience as these important infrastructure improvements are completed.
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Portion of James St N closed beginning Monday

August 11 2021

HAMILTON, ON – As part of the Central Neighbourhood upgrades project in the downtown core, the City of Hamilton will close James St N between Cannon St and Barton St beginning Monday, August 16 for approximately two weeks.The closure is expected to wrap up on or before August 30, 2021. The scope of work includes: Intersection improvements at the corner of James St N and Mulberry St Watermain and sewer replacement Road and sidewalk reconstruction Road resurfacing Motorists should follow signs for detour.
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Temporary lane closure on Old Dundas Rd beginning Tuesday

July 29 2021

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete upgrades at the wastewater pumping station on Old Dundas Rd, the City of Hamilton will close the northbound lane of Old Dundas Rd between Wilson St E and the pumping station at 592 Old Dundas Rd beginning Tuesday, August 3 for approximately three months. During this time, Old Dundas Rd will operate as a one-way, southbound street between the pumping station and the intersection of Old Dundas Rd and Wilson St E.
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Traffic impacts at Rymal Rd E and Upper Wellington St beginning Monday

July 16 2021

HAMILTON, ON – In order to safely complete sewer by-pass installation, a series of intermittent interruptions and lane restrictions will take place at the intersection of Rymal Road East and Upper Wellington Street and surrounding areas beginning on Monday, July 19, 2021.    Dates for the work are weather permitting. Details including road closure limits and timing can be found at hamilton.ca/roadclosures.
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Portion of Charlton Ave E and Wentworth St S closed beginning Monday

July 15 2021

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete road resurfacing, the City of Hamilton will close all lanes of Charlton Avenue East between Victoria Avenue South and Wentworth Street South as well as Wentworth Street South between Charlton Avenue East and Cumberland Avenue beginning Monday, July 19 for approximately four weeks. The closure is expected to wrap up in late August, weather permitting. The scope of work includes road resurfacing as well as concrete curb and sidewalk repairs.
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