2026 Ward 11 Sidewalk Replacement Program Update
- Mar 29
- 2 min read
2026 Ward 11 Sidewalk Replacement Program Update
The City of Hamilton’s annual sidewalk replacement program will once again take place across all wards in 2026, continuing the City’s commitment to maintaining safe and accessible pedestrian infrastructure.
In 2025, Transportation staff were able to complete approximately 66.9 metres of sidewalk replacement in Ward 11 using the year’s allocated budget. However, due to delays in last year’s contract, several locations on the 2025 replacement list could not be finished as planned. These remaining Ward 11 locations are scheduled to be completed in spring 2026, as soon as weather conditions allow.
A list of these 2025 carry‑over locations has been provided for reference and includes addresses on Great Oak Trail, Wills Crescent, Fall Fair Way, Binbrook Road, Garth Trails Crescent, Kopperfield Lane, Marion Street, Donald Bell Drive, Cleghorn Drive, and Magnificent Way.
2026 Program Budget and Focus Areas
For 2026, the Ward 11 sidewalk replacement budget is determined by the percentage of sidewalk deficiencies identified during the 2024/2025 inspections. Based on Ward 11’s deficiency share — 1.36% compared to the rest of the city — the resulting proposed program budget for this year is $27,416, pending final approval of the City’s 2026 capital and operating budgets.
With this year’s budget, Transportation staff plan to prioritize service requests received from residents and those submitted through the Councillor’s Office to Roads District South/East. This approach ensures that the locations of greatest concern to Ward 11 residents receive attention first.
What Residents Can Expect
Completion of all outstanding 2025 sidewalk replacement sites in spring 2026
A focus on resident‑reported concerns for the 2026 program
Continued improvements to pedestrian safety and sidewalk accessibility
Ward 11 residents are encouraged to continue reporting sidewalk concerns so they can be included in future evaluations and prioritization.
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