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Public Information Centre for Victoria St S Reconstruction and Toronto Rd Watermain Replacement

The Municipality of Port Hope has engaged CIMA+ to complete the design for the road reconstruction and urbanization of Victoria Street South (from Trafalgar Street to Ridout Street) and the watermain replacement on Toronto Road (from Ridout Street to Fraser Street). These two individual projects will address important underground infrastructure improvements to aging watermains and sanitary sewers as well as the implementation of new storm sewers. The need to replace underground infrastructure,...

Special Council Meeting - August 23, 2023

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At the meeting, Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, to address a matter regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality- Section 239(2)(c).

For questions, please email staff in the Legislative Services office.

Upcoming Closures for Capital Roads Projects

Residents are advised that two of the Capital Roads Projects approved in the 2023 Budget, are beginning this month. Please be advised of the following impacts:

Walker Road Reconstruction

The south portion of Walker Road will be closed beginning Monday, August 14, as construction crews prepare the area. This closure is anticipated to last through September. Crews will be removing the current asphalt, reconstructing the road and guiderail, improving storm drainage, and conducting erosion control and...

Port Hope to Host Peterborough Petes Preseason Exhibition Game Against the Oshawa Generals

Port Hope’s Jack Burger Sports Complex (JBSC) will host an Ontario Hockey League (OHL) exhibition game on September 4, 2023. The Peterborough Petes will be taking on long-time rival the Oshawa Generals.

This game will be hosted in partnership with the Town Park Recreation Centre (TPRC) Expansion Fundraising Committee and the Port Hope Panthers. Attendees can expect a 50/50 draw, Peterborough Petes jersey raffle, silent auction table, and more.

“We look forward to seeing hockey fans of all ages fill our...

Seasonal Taste and Odour in Municipal Drinking Water

In the hot summer months, residents can expect typical, seasonal taste and odour changes to our municipal drinking water. If you detect earthy or musty odours in your drinking water, please note that it is still safe to drink. This is caused by seasonal biological changes in Lake Ontario, which can release Geosmin and Methyl-Isoborneol (MIB) - naturally occurring compounds - especially during hot weather when the lake temperatures rise, and the water levels are lower. We refer to this as taste...