Hamilton Public Works

• Arena audit aims to improve tendering of Hamilton capital projects

  Dundas Councillor Arlene Vanderbeek says the Grightmire Arena reconstruction fiasco 'was and is a big deal,' but says that it's time to move forward for her community.

  Politics

  Apr 22
  
• New policy will create standards for roadside memorials in Hamilton

  Existing memorials will be exempted from the policy, which must still receive final approval from Hamilton city council when it meets next Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jan 31
  
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• Downward Kenilworth Access set to be single lane until summer amid rehabilitation project

  The city says the move is connected with the removal of contaminated soil at the Kenilworth Water Reservoir.

  Traffic

  Dec 13, 2021
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• Hamilton water rates to rise almost 5% to pay for system upgrades

  In addition to a 4.9 per cent increase in water rates next year, staff's presentation forecasts increases of more than six per cent each year, from 2023 to 2026.

  Politics

  Nov 23, 2021
• Two senior officials of public works department no longer working for City of Hamilton

  Hamilton's general manager of public works and director of water are no longer employed by the city, the human resources executive director confirmed Friday.

  News

  Sep 24, 2021
• City of Hamilton employee fired, charged by police, following equipment theft probe

  The City of Hamilton says the employee was terminated after it was discovered that between $1,000 and $1,500 worth of powered equipment had been stolen.

  Crime

  Jun 17, 2021
• E-scooter rentals on hold in Hamilton after councillors hear concerns

  "To the disabled, it is a terrifying prospect: deadly, silent vehicles rocketing down our streets or landmines waiting to trip us up."

  Lifestyle

  May 3, 2021
• Hamilton city council approves enhanced sidewalk snow-clearing program

  Ward 1 Coun. Maureen Wilson says clearing sidewalks of snow is about "equity", and ensuring that the city remains accessible to all residents.

  Politics

  Apr 28, 2021
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• Still no expanded sidewalk snow clearing in Hamilton

  'At least in my ward,' said Farr, 'there's a greater interest for this public works service by the taxpayers versus maybe some other things.'

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2021
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• Hamilton politicians will spend $682,000 to protect city hall forecourt

  Dundas Coun. Arlene Vanderbeek believes councillors have a "duty" to spend the money, and a "responsibility to have a safe place where people can express themselves."

  Politics

  Mar 22, 2021