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last updated Nov 8, 2011
Study Areas 13 & 15
(east of Highway 400 & Sheppard Avenue area)
Background
The City of Toronto has historically been subject to wet weather events, which have resulted in the recurrence of surface and basement flooding, and contributed to the degradation of water quality in Toronto's waterways. In 2003, City Council approved the Wet Weather Flow Master Plan (WWFMP) - a long-term plan to reduce and ultimately eliminate the adverse impacts of wet weather flows. In addition, on August 19, 2005, the City experienced a severe storm event that resulted in the flooding of many residents’ homes, erosion in ravines and watercourses, and damage to City roads, bridges, and sewers. As a result, thirty-two chronic basement flooding study areas have been identified to undergo investigations to alleviate future flooding.
The Study
The City of Toronto has initiated two Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) studies for Study Areas 13 & 15 (see map for location of each study area).
The purpose of each Class EA study is to 1) assess the causes of flooding and develop solutions to reduce the risk of future surface and basement flooding, and 2) address stormwater runoff quality and develop solutions to reduce the adverse effects of stormwater entering watercourses in the study areas, in order to help meet long-term water quality objectives of the WWFMP.
The Process
Each study is being planned as a Schedule B project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document. The Class EA process provides members of the public and interest groups with opportunities to provide input at key stages of the study. The studies will define the problem, consider and evaluate alternative solutions, assess impacts of the preferred solutions, and identify measures to lessen any adverse impacts.
Public Consultation
Two (2) Public Information Centres (PICs) are planned for each study area. The first PICs are expected to take place in 2012. City staff and the consulting team will be present to answer questions and discuss the next steps in the process. Notification of the PICs will be advertised in the local community newspaper and notices mailed to residents within each study area.
If you would like to be placed on the study mailing list or have questions, please contact:
Mae Lee (Rigmea)
Senior Public Consultation Co-ordinator
City of Toronto
55 John Street, 19th floor Metro Hall
Toronto ON M5V 3C6
Email: rigmea_lee@toronto.ca
24/7 City Services - 3-1-1 or 311@toronto.ca
Tel: 416 392-8210
Fax: 416 392-2974
TTY: 416 397-0831
