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Dundas Eco-Gateway Plan Walk-About

What’s a Walk-About? It’s a tour of the study area to show the public the potential changes to the area when the Dundas Eco-Gateway Plan is implemented. It’s also a great way to get some exercise and see one of Hamilton’s beautiful natural areas that has the potential to be so much more.
The Hamilton Conservation Authority, the City of Hamilton and Royal Botanical Gardens have developed a draft plan for the “Dundas Eco-Gateway Plan”. The plan presents a future vision for natural area preservation and trail linkages along Cootes Drive in Dundas, from McMaster University to Main Street. It also includes a more detailed design plan for King Street East in Dundas, from East Street to Olympic Drive. The detailed design includes a rehabilitation plan for the former Veldhuis Greenhouse site.
Join us if you can, and wear appropriate footwear.

Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 (weather permitting)
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Park at the Public Works / Fire Prevention Station parking lot
189 King St. E., Dundas, ON
More about the plan:
The Hamilton Conservation Authority, the City of Hamilton and Royal Botanical Gardens have developed a draft plan for the “Dundas Eco-Gateway Plan”.  The plan presents a future vision for natural area preservation and trail linkages along Cootes Drive in Dundas, from McMaster University to Main Street.  It also includes a more detailed design plan for King Street East in Dundas, from East Street to Olympic Drive.  The detail design includes a rehabilitation plan for the former Veldhuis Greenhouse site.
Additional information or questions can be directed to Mr. Steve Miazga, CAO, Hamilton Conservation Authority at 905-525-2181, ext. 110 or smiazga@conservationhamilton.ca This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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