Gallanough Park Stormwater Management Improvements
Improvements are coming to Gallanough Park!
The City of Vaughan is undertaking important municipal infrastructure improvements to the stormwater management facility at Gallanough Park (21 Springfield Way). This work is vital to combat the risk of flooding during heavy rainstorms and to ensure this park remains a place families can enjoy for generations to come.
Good news – the work at Gallanough Park is nearing completion! To date, the City of Vaughan has installed a new underground stormwater management facility and overland flow path, a new storm relief sewer on Arnold Avenue and an upgraded playground area.
All underground work is now complete. The final phase of work includes the following park improvements, above ground:
- new pollinator gardens (2)
- new shade structure and seating area (3)
- new accessible walkway with furnishings (4)
- new outdoor fitness areas (5)
- new games table and seating (6)
- improved swing area (7)
Construction is expected to be complete by early fall 2024. Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure this park remains a place families can enjoy for generations to come.
Questions? Contact the project team directly at gallanough@vaughan.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Once complete, the stormwater management improvements in Gallanough Park and Arnold Avenue will include:
a new underground stormwater management facility in the park to help alleviate stormwater flooding that occurs north of Gallanough Park during high intensity rain events.
a new overland flow path into Gallanough Park to eliminate flooding on Tanjo Court and Springfield Way.
a new storm relief sewer on Arnold Avenue to improve the overall stormwater management for the Thornhill area.
In addition, the following revitalization improvements are coming to Gallanough Park:
a new and upgraded playground area (to commence in 2023)
new pollinator gardens
a new shade structure with seating areas
new accessible walkways with upgraded lighting and furnishings throughout the park
new outdoor fitness equipment located at five fitness stations throughout the park
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The City will be making the following improvements to the playground at Gallanough Park:
- Replacing the current playground equipment with new equipment
- Replacing the sand surfacing with wood chip safety surfacing and adding accessible ramps
- Replacing the concrete walkways around the playground
- Adding new benches
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Playground upgrades are anticipated to be completed by summer 2024. Due to ongoing construction, all park trails are closed. Please exercise caution when near the park and respect the signage and barriers in place.
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No, the playground replacement work is part of a separate contract.
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Stormwater management facilities include wet ponds, dry ponds, wetlands, underground storage chambers and other stormwater infrastructure implemented to drain stormwater runoff. In Gallanough Park, an underground stormwater management facility is being constructed.
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Stormwater infrastructure has many benefits, including:
reducing flooding on streets and in greenspaces.
protecting the natural environment from contaminants and erosion.
protecting rivers, creeks and lakes by trapping pollutants such as oil, pesticides, bacteria and trash.
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Yes! Once the stormwater management improvements at Gallanough Park are complete, there are plans to install new pathways, fitness stations, a shade structure and plantings within the park.
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You can view the park's concept plan online.
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The construction on the stormwater management facility at Gallanough Park commenced in October 2021. With projects of this scale, there can be unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the City that impact construction. Unfortunately, this was the case with the initial construction in Gallanough Park, which resulted in delays to the original schedule. A new contractor with the expertise to complete a construction project of this scale has been hired by the City and work is now resuming.
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Contact the project team directly via email at gallanough@vaughan.ca.
Additional Resources
Disruptions
Newsletters
- Newsletter | July 2024 (PDF)
- Newsletter | October 2023 (PDF)
- Newsletter No.3 | November 2022 (PDF)
- Newsletter No.2 | October 2021 (PDF)
- Newsletter No.1 | May 2020 (PDF)
Notices and Reports
- Revised Notice of Completion - Nov. 2020
- Public Information Materials - Gallanough Park - Aug. 2020
- Notice of Public Information Materials - Gallanough Park - July 2020
- Notice of Study Update - Gallanough Park - May 2020
- Phase II Drainage Study - March 2014
- StormWater Management Facility Study - Within Gallanough Park - Nov. 2010
- Thornhill Area Rd Reconstruction SWM Report - May 2009
- Storm Drainage Improvements Study - Within Gallanough Park - Feb. 2008