News

Sanitary Sewer Flushing

Residents are advised that vactor truck flushing and CCTV camera inspections of the sanitary sewer system will begin on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and will occur until the end of June 2026. During this time, there will be minor traffic impacts and, for public and staff safety, occasional night work to avoid high traffic volumes.

Vactor truck flushing is an important maintenance task that cleans the sewer systems by using a high-pressure hose reel and vacuum to remove silt, debris, and tree root...

East Beach Transit Stop

If you need a ride to/from East Beach this summer, we have you covered. Beginning Friday, May 15, we will again be offering a temporary stop at East Beach for the summer. This additional stop runs on Bus Route B and will stop approximately 55 minutes past every hour until Labour Day. Enjoy the beach!

View our summer transit map

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Victoria Day Closures

Residents are advised of the following impacts to service due to the upcoming Victoria Day Holiday.

Administrative building closures

Municipal administrative buildings will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026 for the Victoria Day holiday. Services will resume on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at their usual operating hours. 

For urgent services related to water, wastewater or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line.

Other Municipal Services

Please note the following services...

OLT Decision - 2 Fox Road

On April 22, 2026, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) held a one-day hearing about an appeal related to 2 Fox Road. The appeal was submitted by 1664281 Ontario Inc. and involved four applications to divide the property into four new lots and one retained lot.

Before the hearing began, the Tribunal received letters from the parties confirming that the applicant and the Municipality had reached a proposed settlement for the Tribunal to review. The settlement was consistent with the staff...

Contract Awarded for the Victoria Street Reconstruction and Toronto Road Watermain Project

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that Henderson Construction has been awarded the contract for the Victoria Street Reconstruction and Toronto Road Watermain Project.

Henderson Construction is a family-owned construction company established in 2007, that specializes in construction projects across Northumberland County. The company has built strong relationships with local municipalities and businesses by delivering honest and quality work.

Project Overview

Work is expected to...