1915-06-22tt

Although there had been immense industrial expansion along Hamilton’s waterfront in the year’s before the war began in August 1914, there were still plans being made by the Hamilton Harbor Commission in 1915 to provide some public access to the bay.

On June 22, 1915, the Spectator carried the following report of the intentions for the shoreline at the foot of Wentworth street north:

“According to the plans laid before the members of the harbor commission last evening, the proposed bathing beach at Land’s inlet will prove an ideal spot.

“The plans, as laid down by the Ottawa Contractors, Ltd., which will have charge of the work, call for the construction of a wood-sheet piling breakwater and sand beach. The sand will be brought from the beach and spread over the shore by means of pumps.

“The commissioners are of the opinion that they will have a very desirable bathing spot, available for the use of citizens before long, although the work is being held up by reason of a sewage problem which confronts the officials. At present time, there is a sewer entering into the inlet, and this will be taken care of before the work on the beach can be proceeded with.”¹

¹ “Bathing House at Land’s Inlet : Harbor Board Approves of Plans for Extensive Work.”

Hamilton Spectator.    June 22, 1915