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As approved in the 2008 Budget, here are a list of Public Works projects taking place in Ward 8 this year:
Buckingham – Upper Paradise (East side) to Mohawk – Roads - The roadway has become structurally deficient and is in need of reconstruction to improve safety and ride-ability. This project is to be coordinated with water main replacement.
Buckingham – Upper Paradise (East side) to Mohawk – Water System - Replace old cast iron water main to reduce the potential for failure. Project to be coordinated with road work. Replacement of existing 150mm water main along with all associated hydrants, valves and substandard services.
Fessenden Stormwater Management Class EA - Undertake an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the storm water management options resulting from the Mountview Neighbourhood Storm Drainage Study and Stormwater Facility Location Review.
Garth – Darlington to Fennell – Roads - The roadway has become structurally deficient and is in need of reconstruction to improve safety and ride-ability. This project is to be coordinated with water main and sanitary sewer replacement.
Garth – Darlington to Fennell – Water System - Replace old cast iron watermain to reduce the potential for failure. Project to be coordinated with road work and sanitary sewer replacement. Replacement of existing water main along with all associated hydrants.
Omni-Stone Church Roundabout - To pursue installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Omni Boulevard and Stone Church Road. The Class EA has been conducted and implementation is the next phase.
Stone Church – Upper James to Garth (SMA) - The existing roadway has deteriorated beyond a cost effective repair and warrants full reconstruction to improve safety and ride-ability. Roadway to be constructed to a two or three lane section in accordance with the South Mountain Arterial Study.
Upper James – Stone Church to Rymal - The roadway has become structurally deficient and is in need of reconstruction to improve safety and ride-ability. This project is to be coordinated with water main replacement and storm sewer upgrades.
Westmount Recreation Centre – Exterior wall of Recreation Centre (pool area) is deteriorating and must be repaired before additional damage is done. Work being done will require removal of existing brick and reclading with steel siding. Failure to support this project will result in further damage.
In 2007 I tabled a motion containing recommendations to ensure the viability of the Canadian manufacturing sector. The list of 22 Recommendations was put together originally by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. These include matters related to capital write off, skill training, streamlining of regulations, strengthening of policies on anti-dumping and conservation safeguard, and research and development.
As a member of the physician recruitment committee we have engaged the services of a physician recruitment specialist, Jane Walker. Ms. Walker will be responsible for developing strategies and overseeing the recruitment of physicians to help alleviate the shortage of physicians we are currently experiencing in Hamilton.
Under the guidance of Ms. Walker, Hamilton has recruited 12 family physicians within this calendar year.
- For more information on the Physician Recruitment Committee click here.
- If you are looking for a family doctor click here.
As Chair of the Planning & Economic Development Committee, I focused on the following important items crucial to Hamilton’s economy:
- Supporting the development of McMaster University’s Innovation Park (the former CAMCO site).
- Continuing with the strategic development of our Water front, which welcomed the Hamilton Harbour Queen cruise ship as a wonderful addition to showcase Hamilton’s Waterfront.
- Focusing on the development of the airport and capitalizing on its potential, the new Highway 6 South connection that passes by the Hamilton International Airport is the first step to make the airport more accessible and marketable.
- Developing our Industrial Parks to attract and retain valuable business within our community
- Establishing the “Business Ambassador Program” – this program will recognize and promote local business and will work to attract new businesses.