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Fire Hydrant Flow Testing

This week, a designated contractor will be conducting essential flow testing on several fire hydrants throughout the Municipality. This crucial safety measure ensures that our hydrants maintain the necessary pressure to effectively combat fires if needed. We anticipate completing this work by Friday, May 24.

Should you notice any discoloration in your tap water, please rest assured that this is a normal and safe occurrence, typically a result of older infrastructure. To clear this discoloration,...

Flags Lowered to Honour Former Fire Chief Frank Haylow

The flags at Town Hall have been lowered to the half-mast position today and throughout the weekend to honour the passing of former Fire Chief, Frank Haylow who passed on Sunday, March 31, 2024. The celebration of life will be held this Sunday, May 26.

Chief Haylow dedicated over four decades of his life to fire service and public safety, serving the Port Hope community as Fire Chief from 2003 to 2008. He was Port Hope's first full-time Fire Chief upon amalgamation.

We extend our deepest...

Young Street Park Closure

Young Street Park is currently closed for Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) remediation work. No road closures are expected. However, there may be temporary lane closures in the area. For more information read the PHAI notice.

For more details on the PHAI project, visit phai.ca.

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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...