Posted by Ralph Montesanto
on May 03, 2011
Councillor Russ Powers gave a collage of his activities over the last year as the Dundas representive on the City of Hamilton council. What follows is his snapshot summary.
What’s Happened or is Happening:
Redesigned Dundas Community Gardens (behind Westoby Ice Surface) reopened.
Rejuvenation of Dundas Town Hall is complete.
Former DDHS playfield and 236 King St. W. (old Shell site) acquired and developed as Fisher’s Mill Park and Matilda Street Natural Playground, respectively.
HCA (with funds from City) purchased Veldhuis Greenhouses for passive parkland (demolition has taken place).
Dundas Farmers Market will open for its 3rd season in June.
Transfer of Victoria Day Fireworks to the Dundas Sunrise Rotary Club.
New outdoor natural ice rink opens in Sanctuary Park with one in Little John Park planned for winter of 2011/12.
Spencer Creek Trail.
Tree planting in Sanctuary Park & various creek cleanups takes place.
Spencer Creek channel improvements along Mill St.
Cootes to Escarpment Protection Plan is approved.
Fire/EMS station at Memorial Square rebuilt.
New Shoppers Drug Mart opens on King St. W.
Development:
Current: Newcombe Dr./Davidson Blvd Extension.
1000 Creekside Dr.
MariMat Homes (former University Gardens School site).
Shuitt Homes (former Pleasant Valley School site).
17 ½ Park St. E. (Chicken Coops).
In the Works or Proposed:
397 King St. W. (DDHS – 43 condos). 23/25 King St. E. – rental units
16 King St. E. (DQ – 46 condos) . 1 Lynndale Ave. (Dundas Living Centre).
24 Brock St. W. 10 Bond St. N.
Delsey St. subdivision. 104 King St. W. (old post office)
Initiatives:
Dundas Transportation Study (King & Hatt Sts. & Governors Rd.).
Dundas Tourism Group – tear off maps and brochures
LRT Study.
Ongoing/Concerns/Controversial:
HHS’s ER elimination & Urgent Care facility – impact?
St Joseph’s Estates (2 towers) – awaiting OMB decision.
2555 Creekside Dr.
Area Rating dealt with.
Ward re-distribution will be considered during this term of Council.
