News Releases

HAMILTON, ON – Last week, the City of Hamilton and Dillon Consulting were recognized as Canada’s Best Large Project in 2020 at the national “Brownie Awards”, for their collaborative work on the Pier 8 Redevelopment. The Pier 8 project, which will transform the 13-hectare former industrial shipping pier into a new mixed-use residential and commercial development, was recognized for its innovative approach to bringing the lands to a “development-ready” state, by proactive engagement across public and private sectors and its efficient risk management strategy.

HAMILTON, ON – By unanimous Council vote, the City of Hamilton formally endorses Waterfront Shores Corporation as the Preferred Proponent to move forward in negotiations for the Pier 8 waterfront development.  As recommended by City staff, this decision continues the momentum of the redevelopment of the West Harbour waterfront. Waterfront Shores now receives the exclusive opportunity to negotiate the purchase and development of the Pier 8 lands, based on their submitted proposal.

HAMILTON, ON - Following a thorough and comprehensive evaluation process, City of Hamilton staff has released a report recommending a Preferred Proponent for the Pier 8 Development Opportunity Request for Proposals (RFP). The report will be considered by the City’s General Issues Committee on June 6, 2018, and once approved by City Council, the Preferred Proponent will be publicly identified.

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton today announced the release of the Pier 8 Request for Proposals (RFP) to the five teams that were selected in October 2017 to bid on the development of the highly coveted Pier 8 lands. The RFP and related background documents are available for viewing at www.hamilton.ca/westharbour

HAMILTON, ON - October 6, 2017 - After a comprehensive evaluation process, the City of Hamilton is pleased to formally announce the five development teams proceeding to the next stage of the competitive process to win the right to develop the highly coveted Pier 8 lands. Development teams The teams are described as: Daniels Core Team Members: The Daniels CorporationLead Architect(s): CORE Architects

Hamilton, ON - September 14, 2017 - The winner of the Pier 8 Promenade Park design competition will be announced at a public event held at the Waterfront Trail on the site of the future park on Pier 8. The announcement will take place Friday, September 22 at 11 am.

HAMILTON, ON - August 8, 2017 - The City of Hamilton today announced that the design concepts created by the shortlisted design teams for the Pier 8 Promenade Park design competition will be presented to the public for the first time at a showcase on Thursday, August 24 from 12:45 pm until 4:30 pm at the Art Gallery of Hamilton in the Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Pavilion.

HAMILTON, ON - May 9, 2017 -  The City of Hamilton's social and affordable housing provider, CityHousing Hamilton (CHH), is now accepting Expressions of Interest for the redevelopment of the 2.3 ha Jamesville site in Hamilton's West Harbour.

HAMILTON, ON - April 5, 2017 - The City of Hamilton today announced the creation of a promenade park on Pier 8 where visitors will enjoy access to the water’s edge, along with a variety of activities and amenities. The promenade park, approved by Council as part of the Pier 7 + 8 Urban Design Study, will be approximately 30 metres wide along the north and east edges of Pier 8 and will be constructed starting in the spring of 2018.