General Overview
After the flood of Aug. 4, 2014 the city hired Aquafor Beech Limited to complete a Flood Mitigation Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) in the Tuck Creek watershed between the Hydro Row and Lake Ontario.
Five options were developed and evaluated to reduce flooding within the study area. Based on the results of the alternatives evaluation and consultation with the city, Conservation Halton and the public, Alternative 4 (upgrades to New Street, Regal Road, and Spruce Avenue crossings and creek width increases) was selected as the preferred plan. This plan will reduce the number of buildings at risk of flooding during a '100-year storm' and regional storm.
The EA Study recommends:
Phase 1: Regal Road Bridge upgrade and associated channel improvements
Phase 2: New Street Bridge upgrade and associated channel improvements
Phase 3: Spruce Avenue Bridge upgrade and associated channel improvements
The complete Flood Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) is available for public viewing.
This website is dedicated to Tuck Creek Phase 1: Regal Road Bridge upgrade and associated channel improvements works.
The proposed works for Phase 1 will include:
- Widening and deepening of Tuck Creek to increase flow capacity in the channel.
- Installation of armourstone retaining walls to protect private property from erosion.
- Incorporation of existing storm sewer outfalls into proposed channel.
- Increasing slope stability by installing potted plants and live stakes.
- Enhancement of aquatic habitat through pools and riffles and riparian plantings.
Public Information Centre (PIC)
The Detailed Design Public Information Centre has been scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. View PIC details here.
View PIC presentation boards here.
Detailed Drawings
View the latest set of detailed drawings (PDF)
Construction
The construction of this project is planned for fall 2018.
Project Update
Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.
Contacts
Arif Shahzad
Senior Environmental Engineer
Capital Works - Development and Stormwater Management
905-335-7600, ext. 7486
arif.shahzad@burlington.ca
Teresa Giangregorio
Stormwater Management Technologist
Capital Works - Development and Stormwater Management
905-335-7600, ext. 7891
teresa.giangregorio@burlington.ca