Background

Following this flood event, the City undertook the Black Creek Stormwater Optimization Study Master Plan Environmental Assessment, which determined the section of Black Creek between Highway 7 and Highway 407 was more susceptible to flooding during rainfall. To identify a solution, prevent flooding and enhance the natural heritage system and public realm, the City initiated the Black Creek Renewal Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. The outcome of the study concluded that the best way to address flooding in this area was through the reconstruction and renewal of Black Creek, between Edgeley Pond (north of Highway 7) and Highway 407. 

 

Previous public engagement

A public meeting was held May 2017 to inform the public of the Environmental Assessment study and provide the opportunity to submit feedback. View the materials presented (PDF) during this informational session. To learn more about the study’s findings, review the final VMC Black Creek Renewal Environmental Assessment report.

 

Timeline

2005 | Flood on Jane Street and Highway 7

2009 to 2012 | Black Creek Storm Water Optimization Study Master Plan

2012 to 2018 | Black Creek Renewal Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

2020 to 2021 | Procure Design-Build Technical Advisor, re-validate EA options

2022 | Design-Build Preliminary Design

2024 | Construction is scheduled to begin by the end of 2024

 

Council reports

View past Council reports about the VMC Black Creek Renewal Environmental Assessment: