Keaton’s House Construction Updates

We’ll use this page to keep neighbours and the community informed about upcoming work, possible impacts and important project milestones.
Thank you for your patience and support while construction is underway. Keaton’s House is expected to open in fall 2027, and we’ll continue sharing information as the project moves forward.

Project milestone: Oct. 27, 2026

Kemp Care Network gathered with project partners, campaign leaders and community supporters on site to mark the next phase of construction for Keaton’s House – Paul Paletta Children’s Hospice.

Latest update: October 2026

Keaton’s House – Paul Paletta Children’s Hospice is moving into its next phase of construction. Here is what neighbours can generally expect over the coming months.

Current site work

Crews continue with excavation, site servicing and temporary road construction. This phase is expected to continue into November and will involve heavy equipment, along with periods of construction-related noise and vibration.

Dust-control measures

Standard dust-control measures remain in place, including the use of water trucks and water totes to suppress dust during earthwork.

Upcoming work

Earthwork is expected to continue through the fall before transitioning to foundation construction and geothermal well drilling. This work is expected to extend into the new year, weather and site conditions permitting. Neighbours may notice large drilling equipment, along with occasional periods of increased construction noise and vibration during these phases.

Traffic and parking

On-site contractor parking will be limited. Construction trades will be directed to park off-site and travel to the site to help keep neighbourhood streets, shared access routes and neighbouring parking areas clear.

Construction hours

Regular construction hours will be Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasionally, specific work may continue beyond these hours, but all activity will remain within the hours permitted under the City of Hamilton Noise Control By-law.

Previous Updates:

September 2026

Crews cleared select brush and three trees along the perimeter of the property to safely install construction hoarding and prepare the area for a new accessible sidewalk.

August 2026

Perimeter fencing will be installed as crews secure and prepare the site.

April 2026

Crews will complete stump and log removal from previously cleared areas. This work is part of the clean-up of earlier approved activity and does not involve the removal of additional trees. Any remaining tree removals are currently on hold and will be coordinated with the City and project partners before proceeding.

Our Commitment

Kemp Care Network is committed to keeping neighbours informed about construction activity and possible impacts. We will continue working closely with the construction team, the City and neighbouring properties throughout the project.

Read our Tree Preservation & Environmental Stewardship letter

Questions about construction?

Please contact Sandro Cipparone at kcnconstructionupdates@iramcdonald.com or (905) 297-4653 ext. 17

You may also leave a message on our dedicated voicemail line at 905-387-2448, ext. 2234. Our team reviews messages regularly and will connect you with the appropriate person.

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