Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Hamilton has surpassed $1 billion in total construction value in record time, hitting the benchmark for building permits issued since the start of the year on April 30, the earliest point in the calendar year ever.
The city also says in a press release that it has approved 1,966 new dwelling units since April 30 — the highest number ever recorded by this date in any previous year.
“Hamilton’s momentum is undeniable. With a clear focus on strategic development, we’re creating new housing, supporting economic growth, and laying the foundation for a more inclusive, livable city,” said Mayor Andrea Horwath. “At the same time, we recognize the challenges that remain — from housing affordability to gaps in how growth is unfolding across our city.
“That’s why we’re committed to expanding affordable housing and unlocking new opportunities for investment,”
Major projects contributing to the milestone include:
- 163 Jackson Street West, residential, Television City
- 1190 Main Street West, residential, McMaster University Student Residence
- 466 Highway 8, institutional, Pine Villa Long-Term Care Facility
- 22 Medicorum Place, warehouse
- 212 Glover Road, warehouse, IKEA
- 300 Albright Road, residential, Albright Trails
The construction value represents approximately 1,476 building projects within the residential, institutional, commercial and industrial sectors.
The construction value by category includes 67.8 per cent residential, 12.7 per cent industrial/commercial, 2.8 per cent institutional and 16.7 per cent miscellaneous (e.g. signs, demolitions, fire repair, tents, sewage systems and protective plumbing). Hamilton has consistently reached the $1 billion milestone in construction value for more than a decade.
