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Residents are advised that CN Rail is conducting vegetation control activities in the Municipality until October 2022. A regularly updated schedule and FAQ will be available at www.cn.ca/vegetation.

If not managed properly, trees, brush or other vegetation can severely compromise public safety. Vegetation can impede the view motorists have of incoming trains, increasing the risk of crossing accidents. Additionally, unwanted vegetation can damage the integrity of the railway, interfere with...

Residents are advised of an emergency temporary road closure due to a watermain break on Cavan Street between Highland Drive and Bedford Street. Please avoid the area while staff work to repair the main.

While repairs are taking place, water may be at lower pressure than normal and rust may occur. The water remains safe for use.  

For questions, please email the Works and Engineering department or call 905-885-8760.

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Agendas and Minutes page of our website. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Council Meeting:

The following are highlights from the Council Meeting.

Use of corporate resources for Election purposes

Council approved the new Use of Corporate Resources...

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and Detailed Design - Shoreline Erosion Protection at Lake Street / Waterfront Trail

The Study

The Municipality of Port Hope has retained the services of Planmac Engineering Inc. to undertake a Schedule ‘A+’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) and Detailed Design for shoreline erosion protection approximately 25m in length. This includes a portion of the waterfront trail that runs along the top of bank between Lake Street and an eroded section...

After a two-year hiatus, Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny returns to the riverbanks of the Ganaraska on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Please take note of the following impacts:

Road closures

Residents are advised of the following road closures on Saturday, April 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to accommodate the annual race.

• Barrett Street (from Cavan Street to Ontario Street)
• Maitland Street (from Ontario Street to Cavan Street)
• Cavan Street (from Walton Street to Bedford Street) restricting local traffic...