Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,
Within the next six years, more than $86.7 million dollars is allocated to repair, replace, upgrade and build new City infrastructure throughout Ward 8. The planned work includes major road repairs, upgrades to neighbourhood roads and sidewalks, community assets, parks and recreation.
For more details, please continue reading below…
Working closely with City of Hamilton staff, I am very pleased to announce that over $86.6 million dollars towards substantial infrastructure upgrades is scheduled to be invested in Ward 8 over the next six years.
The planned work will include reconstruction and complete streets upgrades for several major Ward 8 arterial roadways, reconstruction and pedestrian safety improvements within neighbourhoods and exciting new park and recreational amenities.
While our six year capital plan for Ward 8 may be adjusted with future asset management priorities, considerable improvements are already underway.
John-Paul Danko, Hamilton City Councillor – Ward 8
Councillor Directed Capital Investments $8.9M
$1.3 million dollars is available to Councillor Danko annually to be used for Ward 8 capital infrastructure improvements such as neighbourhood roads, roadway safety initiatives, park improvements, recreational facilities and community asset upgrades. An additional $180,000 is available annually for minor maintenance repairs.
Working closely with City of Hamilton staff, Councillor Danko has focused Ward 8 councillor directed investments on neighbourhood roads and roadway safety, parks and playgrounds and community amenities.
Councillor directed road repairs and roadway safety installations are currently scheduled for the Rolston neighbourhood, with other projects still under consideration.
Major Road Repairs & Complete Street Upgrades $39.4M
Several major road repair and reconstruction projects are scheduled for Ward 8 within the next six years. Several of these projects are currently undergoing design work in preparation for construction.
Rymal Road – Upper James to Upper Wellington
2024 Engineering $621,000
2026 Construction $3.7 million
Upper James – Mohawk to Fennell
2024 Engineering $240,000
2025 Construction $4.7 million
Fennell Avenue – Garth to Upper James
2025 Construction $5.5 million
2026 Construction $3.8 million
Limeridge Road – Garth to West 5th
2028 Construction $4.8 million
Upper Wellington – Stone Church to Limeridge
2024/2025 Engineering $1.0 million
2026 Construction $6.2 million
Claremont Access – Inverness to Main Downbound Lanes & Barrier
2025 Construction $3.1 million
Garth Street – Stone Church to the LINC
2025 Construction $1.6 million
Upper Wellington – Mohawk to the LINC
2027/2028 Engineering $400,000
2029 Construction $3.7 million
Neighbourhood Roads, Sidewalks & Pedestrian Safety $12.0M
Both the Bonnington neighbourhood and the Rolston neighbourhood are scheduled for extensive roadwork, sidewalk repairs and pedestrian safety installations. Roadwork and roadsafety installations in other neighbourhoods will also continue, but will be funded through councillor directed capital investments.
Bonnington
2025 Construction $4.4 million
Rolston North
2028 Construction $2.9 million
Rolston South
2029 Construction $4.7 million
Community Assets Parks and Recreation $21.0M
Extensive community consultation and design work has been underway for a number of years for several very exciting new Ward 8 parks, major upgrades and expanded recreational opportunities. Much of this work will now move into the construction phase over the next few years.
Gourley Park Spray Pad
2024 Construction $445,000
William Connell – Winter Park
2025 Engineering $300,000
2026/27 Construction $7.9 million
West 5th Multi-Use Path – Fennell to Mohawk College
2024 Construction $500,000
Mountain Brow Multi-Use Path
Various Years Construction $1.7 million
Sam Lawrence Park – Master Plan Implementation
Various Years Construction $10.1 million
Infrastructure Upgrades and Repairs $5.4M
Ongoing maintenance, upgrades and repairs are required for existing infrastructure throughout Ward 8. These repairs also include opportunities to improve performance and safety measures.
Garth and Limeridge – Traffic Signal
2024 Construction $400,000
Hester and Upper James – Traffic Signal
2024 Engineering $50,000
2025 Construction $350,000
Upper James and Fennell – Traffic Signal
2025 Construction $400,000
Claremont Access – Steel Facing Removal Phase 2
2024 Engineering $180,000
2026 Construction $2.7 million
Bridge 280 – Claremont Access and West 5th Ramp
2025 Construction $1.0 million
Bridge 318 – Claremont Access over James Mountain Road
2025 Construction $300,000
Questions or concerns?
While we appreciate that even $86.6 million dollars will not fix all of the outstanding infrastructure needs in Ward 8, it is a very significant investment in our community that will help improve the quality of life for all residents.
The implementation of this level of capital investment throughout Ward 8 would not be possible with out the hard work and dedication of our amazing City of Hamilton staff – we are very very appreciative of everything that goes into making these community improvements a reality.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact our office here.