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Highland Drive Watermain Work - July 2 to 4

Update: 7/3/24 - The contracted paving company encountered unexpected delays today (July 3). As a result, this closure has been extended. The work initially scheduled for July 4 will now take place on Friday, July 5. 

The Highland Drive watermain upgrade was completed several weeks ago. As previously communicated in a public notice, the final steps to finalize the project are scheduled for next week and will require the following road closures:

July 2, 2024

• The intersection of Victoria Street and...

Port Hope Rotary Sponsors Multi-purpose Room in Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion

For Immediate Release
Thursday, June 27, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that Multi-purpose Room 3, at the newly expanded Town Park Recreation Centre (TPRC), is now proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Port Hope. This generous contribution highlights the community's dedication to improving facilities that serve all Port Hope residents.

"With partners like Port Hope Rotary, we have not only expanded our facility but created an enhanced hub for connection...

Canada Day Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

Canada Day is fast approaching and residents are advised of the following impacts to accommodate this year's celebrations. 

Road Closures

The parade route has been adjusted this year due to the Walton Street Reconstruction Project. Residents are advised of the following road closures from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024, to accommodate the annual Canada Day parade:

• Bramley Street South and North (from Charles Street to Trafalgar Street)
• Ridout/Walton Street (from Victoria Street to...

Filming Activities – June 27

Reaper’s Image Productions will be filming additional scenes for “Fairview” on June 27, 2024. Film crews will be working between two locations on June 27 (both at private residences):

Knoxville Road – Private Residence

Filming activities at a private residence on Knoxville Road are not expected to impact the public.

Bruton Street – Private Residence

• Road Closure: Bruton Street (from Bramley Street to Julia Street) will be closed from 7:00 a.m. on June 27 to 1:00 a.m. on June 28.
• Lane closure: Bruton...

Canada Day Closures

Residents are reminded that municipal administrative buildings, recreation facilities, the Port Hope Public Library branches, and the Hope Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, July 1, 2024 for the Canada Day holiday. All municipal staff services will resume at their usual operating hours on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. 

Transit Routes A and B will be running on Monday, July 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to support the activities happening downtown. As a reminder, these routes are also free...