Brad Clark Report

Ward 9 has many families who are experiencing financial challenges. Please consider donating old cloths to this drive.

Special thanks to a truly compassionate, local resident, Brad Stapleton for organizing this wonderful event.

Click on the following link:

https://facebook.com/events/s/1st-annual-winter-clothing-dri/1069213201715934

The Valley Park Playground will be closed Monday, September 29th until
approximately Friday, November 14th, 2025. The temporary closure is to allow the removal
of the aging playground. A brand-new playground including a new safety surfacing will be installed.

All other parts of Valley Park including the community centre, skate park,
walking paths, baseball diamonds, tennis courts etc. will remain open and
accessible. During this work, some areas of the Park may be fenced off or restricted by
construction access and equipment during daytime hours, Monday to Friday

This work is NOT funded through property taxes. It is funded through landfill royalties.

As part of the City of Hamilton’s 2026 Budget process, we are launching a series of public engagement opportunities to provide residents with information about the budget planning process, how programs and services are prioritized, and an opportunity to share their priorities to help guide planning for the 2026 Budget.

From September 15th to October 10th, 2025, residents are encouraged to participate in the following public engagement opportunities:

• In-Person or Virtual Budget Engagement Session: Residents will learn about the budget planning process, how programs and services are prioritized, have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions.
• 2026 Budget Survey: Residents can participate in our budget survey where they will be asked about what matters most to them and their community, either online or in-person at the sessions.
• Engage Hamilton: Residents can go online to Engage Hamilton and take part in our online survey, explore a variety of interactive tools including our Balancing Act Budget Tool and take quick polls.
• Direct Feedback Form: Residents can provide direct feedback using our online form or at an in-person session.

You can access the 2026 Budget Outlook as well as the City’s Budget 101 web page

As part of the development of the Central Park Subdivision and the associated eco-corridor connecting the Mount Albion Conservation Area to the Eramosa Karst Conservation Area, a wetland was proposed to be restored and enhanced at the southeast corner of Highland Road and Upper Mount Albion within the Eramosa Karst Conservation Area.

The HCA entered into an External Works Agreement with Losani Homes to facilitate the construction of the wetland at Losani Homes’ cost. Construction was delayed ensuring upstream areas had been developed and revegetated and to avoid sedimentation in the proposed wetland. With this largely completed, construction on the wetland began in early August. Losani Homes has hired the contractor to complete the work, and the work is being monitored by GeoProcess Consulting Ltd.  HCA staff are also monitoring the work.  

Information and the design of the wetland can be found at this link – https://conservationhamilton.ca/eramosa-karst-wetland-construction/