Infrastructure Upgrades for Hamilton

In June 2009, the provincial, federal and municipal governments invested a total of $184 million in fourteen projects across the city.  These include upgrading the Woodward Avenue water treatment plant, an emergency training facility and operation centre, and a sewage biogas project.

In October 2008, Ontario provided $48,007,919 to Hamilton in order to improve our city's infrastructure. This investment was designated to upkeep Hamilton's roads and bridges.

Improving Hamilton's Recreation Centres

Twelve recreation and sports facilities will be upgraded thanks to an investment of $10.5 million from the provincial and federal governments in July 2009. Projects include a $1.3 million retrofit of the Inch Park Pool on the Hamilton Mountain and $1.1 million retrofit of the Carlisle arena.

$20 million to Mohawk College for Campus Renewal

Both Mohawk's students and Hamiltonians will benefit from a significant provincial investment in their college.  $20 million will help Mohawk expand enrollment and applied research at its Fennell Campus as part of its renewal strategy. 

Improving Hamilton's GO Train Services

Hamiltonians using the Lakeshore West corridor will benefit from an investment of $75.5 million to separate the rail-to-rail grade at Hamilton Junction.  In addition to creating jobs, this will increase reliability and improve GO Train services for Hamiltonians.

Investing in Hamilton's Schools

Keeping Hamilton's schools in top condition is an important priority for the provincial government.  In February 2009, we committed over $1.4 million to the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board and over $7.3 million to the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board to replace and repair roofs, boilers and undertake other improvement projects. 

Greening Hamilton's Schools

In April 2009, the Ontario government invested over $4.8 million in the HWCDSB and over $9.6 million in the HWDSB to retrofit Hamilton's schools with energy efficient heating systems, air conditioning and boilers.  In addition, schools will undergo energy audits to manage and conserve energy.  This will create jobs, save energy and money, and teach our youth about greener ways to live.

Over $3.6 million to strengthen Hamilton's Land Ambulances

Ontario has invested over to balance the 50/50 cost-sharing between the city and the province.  With this investment, Hamilton's land ambulance services will continue to provide high-quality care when Hamiltonians need it most.

Improving Henderson Hospital

Hamiltonians will benefit from a new and improved Henderson Hospital.  Once completed, Henderson will have 400,000 square feet of new construction, and more than 25,000 square feet of renovation.  The new building will include a full range of acute inpatient and ambulatory services supporting cancer care.  In addition, it will have more oncology and critical care beds, and more capacity in emergency services, surgery, diagnostic services, outpatient clinics and support areas.

Redevelopment of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th Campus

St. Joseph's new West 5th Campus will bring improved mental health care to Hamiltonians. Once completed, the new West 5th campus will boast expanded outpatient clinics for psychiatry, diagnostic imaging and medical services.

Over $15 million to Construct a New Community Health Centre

The provincial government has invested $15.8 million to construct a new Community Health Centre in North Hamilton.  This state-of-the art facility will respond to the growing need for healthcare in north Hamilton.

$72 Million in Municipal Costs Uploaded to the Province

The Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Service Delivery Review has committed the provincial government to uploading Ontario Works and court security costs to the provincial government. Once uploading is fully implemented in 2018, it benefit Hamilton by an estimated $72 million.

Improving Hamilton's Roads

Hamiltonians benefitted from significant provincial investment in their roads.  Red Hill Valley Parkway received provincial support of $106.75 million. $17.4 million was invested in B-Line improvements in the King-Main Corridor, $12.4 million for A-Line improvements to James-Upper James Corridor with service to Hamilton International Airport and $3 million for James Street North GO/VIA Station Gateway to Niagara.