Ownership transfer clears way for restoration of Beach Canal Lighthouse - Global News
It's a major victory for Hamilton heritage, and two decades of effort on the part of the volunteer-run Beach Canal Lighthouse Group. The federal government confirmed Friday that it has transferred ownership of the defunct lighthouse and nearby keeper's cottage from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), to the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA). HOPA will now focus on restoring the heritage structures and opening them for public use. Agreement to transfer historic #HamOnt lighthouse & keeper's cottage to local ownership announced today by @HOPAports @FishOceansCAN @PSPC_SPAC @karinagould @FilomenaTassi @HamiltonsMayor @MariannMeedWard Learn more about the future of Fisherman's Pier https://t.co/tmgzG4a8Y9 pic.twitter.com/DQVu014nsV — Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (@HOPAports) January 28, 2022 Ian Hamilton, the port authority's president and CEO, notes that the 17-metre limestone tower and iron lantern were built in 1858 and operated until 19...
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