$86.7 Million In City Infrastructure Work Scheduled for Ward 8 Within 6 Years

This post from February 8th has details on $86.7 million dollars in City infrastructure work planned for Ward 8.

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.

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Maintenance on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway this weekend

This post, from May 20, has information on upcoming maintenance which will effect the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Upcoming asphalt repairs and required maintenance will result in the closure of the LINC this coming weekend.

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(Re)envision the HSR looks at local transit overhaul

This post, from April 3, has details on the (Re)envision the HSR report.

A revamped and overhauled transit strategy was released on Monday, which includes longer HSR service hours, faster trips with fewer stops, and future LRT and GO Transit integration that would encourage seamless travel.

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Installation of Hammer Hoops around Ward 8

This post, from March 14, has details on the installation of “Hammer Hoops” around Ward 8.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Keeping your bike safe is a little easier now in Ward 8, with the installation of Hammer Hoops bike parking.

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Dundurn Stairs to be closed for a week

This post, from April 26, has information on the upcoming closure of the Dundurn stairs.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City will be closing the Dundurn stairs from Monday, May 2 to Friday, May 13.

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Terryberry Library to be closed for renovations

This post, from March 15, has details on a temporary closure at Terryberry Library beginning April 4, 2022.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Terryberry Library will be closed to the public for 2-3 months starting April 4, as renovations will be taking place at the West 5th and Mohawk location.

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City of Hamilton Plow Tracker

This article, from January 17, has information on how the City of Hamilton clears its streets and how you can track the plow.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

With the heavy snowfall the city is anticipating mid-week, the Ward 8 Office wanted to share information about some Frequently Asked Questions residents may have when it comes to clearing streets after snowstorms, and share a site that tracks Hamilton’s plows in realtime.

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City Picking Up Xmas Trees First Two Weeks of January

This article, from January 2, has details for those looking to discard this year’s Xmas tree.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

City of Hamilton waste collection staff be picking up real Christmas trees at the curbside on your weekly collection days during the weeks of January 3 and January 10, 2022 .

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Update: New traffic signal on Upper James to be activated December 15

This post, from December 14, is informing residents that the new traffic light at Brucedale Avenue & Upper James St. will be in operation as of December 15.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Ward 8 office was advised this morning that effective December 15, the new signal at Upper James Street and Brucedale Avenue will be activated and the Brantdale Avenue light will be deactivated with Hamilton Police on-site to help with traffic control while crews perform the work.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko