Hello Ward 8 Neighbours !
You may have noticed Coco Paving Inc. has commenced repairing concrete sidewalks, milling the roadway and hot-mix asphalt resurfacing in the Buchanan Neighbourhood. The work should be completed by late July 2019, weather permitting.
Thank you for your patience!
For the duration of the project, the City on-site inspector Dave Husack will be available. For any questions, please contact Project Manager, Tim Evans, 905-546-2424, ext. 4396 or the City Of Hamilton Construction Section at 905-546-4313. Please reference Contract C15-55-18(H).
Coco Paving’s Supervisor Paul Kee will also be on site throughout the project during work hours and can also answer any questions or address any concerns you may have. Coco Paving’s office number is 905-679-1524.
Emergency Contact
For emergencies, Coco Paving has set up a 24 hour emergency hotline at 905-745-6022, should any unforeseen problems arise after normal working hours.
When using this service, please state your name, phone number and the nature of the problem. Please remember this is an emergency number and its use should be restricted to calls of this nature.
Scope of Work
The following streets in the Buchanan Neighbourhood are scheduled for upgrades this spring:
- West 19th Street – Mohawk Road West to north end
- West 18th Street – Sanatorium Road to north end
- Elmwood Avenue – Garth Street to Briarwood Crescent
- West 16th Street – Mohawk Road West to Sanatorium Road. Note: works on this block will be performed between July 2nd and August 30th.
The work involves a combination of sidewalk repairs and full replacement of concrete curbs and sidewalks, resurfacing of all asphalt roadways and associated restoration.
During this time, residents may experience some inconveniences such as noise, dust and restricted traffic movement. Every effort will be made to complete the work in a timely manner and to keep any inconvenience to a minimum.
If you have any physical conditions that may require special attention, please advise the Construction Section as soon as possible.
Elmwood Avenue Sidewalks
New 1.5m wide concrete sidewalks will be installed on Elmwood Avenue between Briarwood Crescent and Garth Street.
Elmwood Avenue is an important pedestrian connection between Garth Street and various neighbourhood walking routes, including several neighbourhood schools.
The installation of new sidewalks along this segment of roadway are an important part of the City of Hamilton’s Vision Zero Traffic Safety Commitment (more information here.)
Driveway Access and Parking
Driveway access will be restricted during localized construction activity. After the concrete for your driveway approach (ramp) is placed, access will not be available for approximately five days to allow the concrete to harden.
On-street parking will also be impacted. Residents may be required to arrange for alternative parking during this work. Unless otherwise advised, the Contractor has requested that NO on-street parking occur between the hours of 7am to 7pm. Overnight parking will not be permitted.
For more information you can contact Parking Operations at 905-540-6000 or Traffic Operations at 905-546-2424 ext. 4600.
Landscaping and Restoration
All City boulevards (sod, asphalt, concrete, etc.) and private areas (driveways, walkways, curbs, retaining walls, etc.) disturbed by construction activities will be restored to a condition equal or better than the pre-construction condition.
Garbage & Recycling Collection
Garbage, recycling, yard waste and green bins should be placed at the curbside on your regular pick-up day. Please print your address (in waterproof marker) on all garbage/recycling containers. For additional information you can contact Garbage/Recycling Collections at 905-546-2489 (CITY).
Service Upgrades
If you are planning to upgrade any underground services or if you require new services, please arrange with a private contractor to have this work completed prior to the reconstruction of the roadway. For new water or sewer services, please call the Building Department at 905-546-2424, ext. 2720 to make an application. In addition, please notify our Department so that arrangements can be made to co-ordinate with our Contractor’s schedule.
Residential Approaches
If you wish to widen your existing driveway approach (ramp) or if you do not have an existing approach (ramp) and would like to inquire about the possibility of obtaining one, please contact the Hamilton Municipal Parking System at 905-546-2424, ext. 4578.
Commercial Approaches
If you wish to widen your existing entrance or if you do not have an existing entrance and would like to install one, please contact the Traffic Engineering Technologist at 905-546-2424 ext. 4577.
Additional Information
More information about this project can be found at the City of Hamilton website here, or at the City of Hamilton project summary page here.