East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study
The study aims to identify erosion risks, define erosion hazards, and develop solutions to mitigate erosion for East Morrison Creek.
Project file now available for public review
The project file has been prepared to document the planning and decision-making process for this study. The project file is being placed on the public record for a 30 day review period from and including March 31, 2026, to April 30, 2026. Special accommodations to view hard copies will be determined on an as needed basis.
Interested persons may provide written comments by April 30, 2026 by following the instructions specified in the Notice of study completion for the East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study.
Project files
- East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Environmental Assessment and Study Report (pdf)
- East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study: Appendices A-C (pdf)
- East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study: Appendix D (pdf)
- East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study: Appendix E (pdf)
- East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study: Appendices F-G (pdf)
- East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study: Appendix H1-H4 (pdf)
- East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study: Appendix H5-H8 (pdf)
- East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study: Appendices I-K (pdf)
Next steps
Comments may be provided to the project team members listed in the notice of completion or by using the comment box below.
The deadline for submitting your comments is April 30, 2026.
Provide your comments
Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.
About the study
The town is carrying out a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to identify erosion risks, define erosion hazards, and develop preferred options to mitigate erosion for the East Morrison Creek.
This study will follow the planning and design process as defined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2023) as a Schedule B project.
Study area
The study area extends from the Morrison-Wedgwood diversion channel, directly east of Oakville Town Hall, upstream to the culvert at Postridge Drive. This area of concern was identified in the 2021 Creek Inventory and Assessment Study.
Public engagement opportunities
Project phases and progress
There are four phases to this project:
- Phase one – Problem definition
- Phase two – Development and review of options
- Phase three – Preferred alternatives selection and preliminary design
- Phase four – Preparation of environmental study report
Progress and next steps
December 18, 2023 - The Town initiated the East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study. Read the full notice of study commencement
Work completed during phase one includes:
- Background information review
- Topographic survey and geomorphic assessment
- Ecological inventories
- Geotechnical investigation
- Agency pre-consultation
- Archaeological resources screening
- Hydraulic modelling
- Channel condition analysis
All tasks in phase two have been completed including:
- Development of alternative solutions
- Infrastructure assessment
- Preliminary designs
A public information centre was held on September 17, 2024 to present findings to date to the public.
- Review the September 17, 2024 PIC presentation slides (pdf)
The following key tasks have been completed as of the end of June 2025:
- Evaluation of alternative solutions
- Preliminary functional design
- Public consultation
Feedback from the upcoming PIC will be considered in Phase four and an Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared for public review.
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- Community Climate Action
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- Environmental Projects & Studies
- Bank Swallow Overall Benefit Project at South Shell Park, Shorewood Promenade and Riverview Park
- East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study
- Fourteen Mile and McCraney Creek Flood Mitigation Opportunities Study
- Joshuas Creek Flood Mitigation Study
- Lower Morrison and Lower Wedgewood Creek Flood Mitigation Study
- Munn's Creek Rehabilitation - Phase 2
- Saville Area Stormwater System Improvement Study
- Sheldon Creek Erosion Mitigation
- Sixteen Mile Creek Bank Repairs - Hogs Back Park
- Health Protection & Air Quality
- Light Pollution Guidelines
Contact
To provide your comments or request additional information please contact:
Jing Liu
Water Resources Engineer
Transportation and Engineering Department
Town of Oakville
905-845-6601 ext. 3234
jing.liu@oakville.ca