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Development Charges Study – Community Engagement

The Municipality of Port Hope has engaged Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (Watson), in collaboration with engineering consulting firm CIMA+, to conduct the Development Charges (D.C.) study process for 2024. Together with municipal staff, Watson has prepared a comprehensive D.C. analysis and developed policy recommendations. This D.C. background study, which includes the proposed D.C. by-laws, is now available to the public at myporthope.ca/development-charges. It provides thorough background...

Sylvan Glen Bridge Now Complete and Road Reopened

For Immediate Release
Monday, May 13, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is excited to announce that the reconstruction of the Sylvan Glen Bridge is now complete, and the road has officially reopened for public use. The project, which began at the end of July 2023, has been completed ahead of schedule and on budget, demonstrating the dedication and efficiency of our staff and construction team.

"The reopening of the Sylvan Glen Bridge is a testament to our community's commitment to...

Update on the Highland Drive Watermain Project

Update 5/15/2024:

The intersection is now open more information on the noted second closure (for connecting to the existing water distribution system) will be released when available. 

The Municipality provides the following update regarding the Highland Drive Watermain project.

Upcoming Intersection Closure: Highland Drive and Victoria Street North:
Watermain installation is scheduled to take place at the intersection of Highland Drive and Victoria Street North starting Monday, May 13, weather...

Annual Roads Resurfacing Program Begins

Residents are advised that our annual roads resurfacing program begins this week. This annual capital project protects our road infrastructure and addresses any paving issues in both the urban and rural areas. Each municipal road is rated as good, fair, poor, or very poor based on the quality of the road surface. The road paving schedule is prioritized based on this rating system. 

Work is set to begin on May 13 (weather dependent) to October 1, 2024, on the following roads:

• 4th Line: County Road 65...

Port Hope Holds Ceremony to Officially Mark the Start of the Walton Street Reconstruction

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The official groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Walton Street Reconstruction project took place today, marking the formal start of significant infrastructure improvements in downtown Port Hope. Residents, business owners, and municipal officials gathered to witness this important milestone, as Mayor Hankivsky alongside Council and staff shared the vision for a stronger, more vibrant downtown core.

The ceremony featured...