Year 2015

HCA secures two major properties in East Escarpment

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) has completed the purchase of 178 acres in the East Escarpment Wetland Restoration project area.  The acquisition was announced at the October 1 Board of Directors meeting. The two properties purchased are adjacent and also link…

Hermitage Ruins Stabilization and Restoration Project

Hermitage Restoration Project

Background In 2014, HCA submitted a heritage application to stabilize the Hermitage Ruins located at 739 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster within the Dundas Valley Conservation Area.  The Heritage Permit Review Sub-committee and the Hamilton Heritage Municipal Committee were not in…