Pier 4 beach closed due to toxic blue-green algae

Toxic blue-green algae has been confirmed at Pier 4 Beach in Hamilton Harbour.  Do not come into contact with the water. City of Hamilton conducting clean up along parts of the Hamilton Harbour shoreline.

 
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City crews responding to significant watermain break on Hwy 5 in Waterdown

March 11 2021

HAMILTON, ON – City of Hamilton water crews are currently responding to a significant watermain break on Hwy 5 (Dundas St E) between Hollybush Dr and Hwy 6. Due to the location of the watermain break, businesses and residents in the area are experiencing low to no water pressure.  Due to the severity of the break, there will be traffic restrictions in both the east and westbound directions for the next several hours. It is anticipated that the repairs will be complete by 4 pm. today.   The cause of the break is currently unknown.
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Call for artists: Waterdown Memorial Park Public Art Project

August 2 2019

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton is seeking artists and artist-led teams to submit proposals for a permanent Public Art work(s) to be sited in Waterdown Memorial Park. Artists will be asked to propose art works that reflect the Project Goal: “That the proposed Public Art work(s) enhance and reflect the atmosphere of the park as Waterdown’s ‘Public Backyard’ through an artwork that recognizes the park as a community gathering place and responds to its’ historical and physical context in a way that is playful and interactive.”
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