Taking action to prevent flooding in the VMC
Join us at an open house on May 2 to learn more
The City of Vaughan is taking an innovative approach to flood control in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre’s (VMC) Black Creek corridor, from Highway 7 to Highway 407. Want to learn how? Drop by an in-person Public Information Centre on Thursday, May 2 to hear from the planners working on this initiative.
The Black Creek Renewal Project is the City of Vaughan’s new forward-looking action plan to mitigate flooding in the VMC, as development continues in the downtown core. The project enables the City to implement effective flood control measures, enhance the natural heritage system and beautify the public realm through the VMC’s Black Creek area between Highway 7 and Highway 407.
Why is this study important?
In August 2005, significant flooding occurred in the Black Creek corridor, which highlighted the need for significant infrastructure improvements in the area to reduce future flooding, improve transportation and accommodate future development and redevelopment in the VMC.
Following this flood event, the City undertook the Black Creek Stormwater Optimization Study Master Plan Environmental Assessment (PDF), 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.
What are the next steps?
The City is now in the design phase of the Black Creek Renewal Project, and given its complexity, design and construction activities will be delivered in three major components:
construction of Edgeley Pond and Park
replacement of the culvert under Highway 7 at Jane Street
renewal of the Black Creek channel between Highway 7 and Highway 407
Construction is anticipated to begin later this year and is anticipated to be complete by 2031.
How can I get involved?
Drop by an in-person Public Information Centre to speak directly with the project team on Thursday, May 2, any time from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the David Braley Vaughan Metropolitan Centre of Community (200 Apple Mill Rd.).
Can’t attend? You can still have a say. Materials from the Public Information Centre will be shared online at vaughan.ca/BlackCreek on Thursday, May 2, and a commenting form will be available to provide feedback until Thursday, May 16.
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