Park Projects
Mountainbrow Trail
Jointly Funded
This project is jointly funded with Infrastructure Canada through the Investing in Canada Plan.
The Mountainbrow Trail Initiative #4 forms part of the Mountainbrow Trail Feasibility Study. The goal of the study was to assess the feasibility of a continuous and integrated route along the top of the Niagara Escarpment that begins at the Iroquioia Heights Conservation Area and terminates at the Devils Punch Bowl.
Trail initiative #4 is an existing route that runs between Sanatorium Road and Scenic Drive in Ward 14. It was identified in the Feasibility Study for redevelopment. Branding and signage created for this trail segment will serve as the template for future officially recognized Mountainbrow Trail Initiatives.
The existing gravel trail is approximately 2-metres wide and existing amenities along the trail include:
- Chain link fencing
- Spot lighting
- A bench with a grassed look-out area
The trail facility will be upgraded based on the recommendations in the Mountainbrow Trail Feasibility Master Plan. These uprgades include:
- Widening the trail and upgrading the trail to asphalt
- Mountainbrow standard bench and decorative fencing along the edge of the escarpment
- Mountainbrow directional sign branding
- The replacement of the existing light with a Mountainbrow standard light will be explored
- Fall 2019 Engagement of stakeholders and external agencies and initiation of required studies.
- January 2020 - Ongoing Concept design and detailed design development, finalization of required studies and consultation/coordination with external agencies and stakeholders.
- February to March 2021 Resident mail drop and digital engagement. Note: Due to COVID-19, an in person Public Information Centre will not be held.
Note: This project is identified in the City of Hamilton’s Capital Budget to receive funding for construction in 2022. Any changes to this timeline will be posted.
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