Walton Street Reconstruction
We are planning significant infrastructure improvements on Walton Street to fix aging infrastructure and improve accessibility and design. This page provides information about the project background and time lines as well as the community engagement process as the project progresses.
Background
In 2020, the Municipality of Port Hope engaged CIMA+ to complete the design of infrastructure improvements on Walton Street from Mill Street west to Church Street. The project will address important underground infrastructure improvements to aging watermains and sanitary sewers as well as undersized storm sewers. The need to replace underground infrastructure, while challenging, will create opportunities for roadway reconstruction and streetscape improvements to be integrated into the project.

Project timelines
The design portion of the project began in 2020 and is scheduled to conclude in the fall of 2021. Construction is planned to occur in multiple stages beginning in 2022 (or later), pending future budget approvals.
Purpose of public consultation
Walton Street is a key part of the community’s economic, social, and cultural fabric as well as an important link in the transportation system. The purpose of the public consultation is to share information about the project, hear your concerns, and receive your feedback.
Through upcoming public consultations, we will:
- Explain the need for the project
- Present the preliminary design
- Describe design options and ask for your feedback
- Outline next steps for the project
- Let you know how you can get involved
Walton Street Port Hope |
Consultation up to February 2021
Preliminary stakeholder engagement that took place with the Municipality of Port Hope advisory committees has been completed. Committees consulted, as well as the date of consultation and links to meeting related content, include:
Committee | Date |
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Heritage Business Improvement Area / Chamber of Commerce | Nov. 24, 2020 |
Tree Advisory Committee | Dec. 10, 2020 |
Accessibility Advisory Committee | Dec. 10, 2020 |
Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee | Dec. 16, 2020 |
Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee | Jan. 18, 2021 |
If you are interested, please visit the links provided above for meeting agenda and minutes.
Upcoming Public Information Centre (PIC)
An initial Public Information Centre (PIC) is tentatively scheduled for April 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The PIC is scheduled to be held through the Zoom Web & Video Conferencing platform.
Residents, business owners, and other stakeholders of the Municipality are encouraged to attend the virtual PIC to hear about the plans for the reconstruction and ask questions about the project.
PIC links and access numbers
To join the Public Information Centre via your computer or tablet, please click the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89319170100?pwd=UEg0RzJMUlVaRzBEWEtEYWxzcjUxQT09
Passcode: 482307
To join the Public Information Centre by iPhone one-tap:
Canada: +12042727920,,89319170100# or +14388097799,,89319170100#
To join the Public Information Centre by telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): Canada: +1 204 272 7920 or +1 438 809 7799 or +1 587 328 1099 or +1 647 374 4685 or +1 647 558 0588 or +1 778 907 2071
Webinar ID: 893 1917 0100
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kvWiIbQHk