Environmental Projects and Studies

In partnership with the town, Conservation Halton is undertaking a study to update flood hazard modelling and mapping within Kent Gardens, the QEW Corridor, Midtown Oakville Growth Area and adjacent areas. Conservation Halton regularly reviews and updates flood hazard modelling and mapping to fulfill the requirements of Ontario Regulation 686/21 and Ontario Regulation 41/24 under the Conservation Authorities Act.  Flood hazard mapping is an important tool that supports Conservation Halton’s regulatory, planning and flood forecasting and warning programs. This information also supports municipal emergency management planning, flood mitigation, and infrastructure design.

To learn more about this study or share flood observations, visit Conservation Halton's Public Notices and Engagement page.

In 2008, the town completed a Flood Prioritization Study. The study looked at major open-channel waterways, streams, rivers and lakes to identify flood-sensitive areas in Oakville. 

One of the objectives of this study was to see all flood-sensitive areas in relation to one another and categorize areas as low, medium or high risk of flooding.

Now that the study is complete, the town is in a position to take advantage of provincial, federal or private flood reduction/mitigation funding programs should they come available.

• 2008 Flood Study Report (pdf)
• Flood Study Area (pdf)

The Fourteen Mile and McCraney Creek Flood Mitigation Opportunities Study assesses riverine flood risks for Fourteen Mile and McCraney Creek and recommended solutions to reduce flooding risks.

Learn more about the Fourteen Mile and McCraney Creek Flood Mitigation Opportunities Study

The Joshua’s Creek Flood Mitigation Opportunities Study assessed riverine flood risks along Joshua’s Creek south of Upper Middle Road to Lake Ontario and possible mitigation measures to help reduce flooding.  

Learn more about the Joshua’s Creek Flood Mitigation Opportunities Study.

The Lower Morrison and Lower Wedgewood Creek Flood Mitigation Opportunities Study assessed riverine flood risks for Lower Morrison Creek and Lower Wedgewood Creek and recommended solutions to reduce flooding risks.

Learn more about the Lower Morrison and Lower Wedgewood Creek Flood Mitigation Opportunities Study.

We have completed the Munn's Creek Flood Mitigation Opportunities Study. 

The study area included lands south of Upper Middle Road to the Morrison Wedgewood Diversion Channel. The purpose of the study was to assess impacts from riverine flooding, assess potential risks, and develop mitigation options.

The recommended solution to reduce flood risk includes the replacement of existing culvert crossings with larger structures, once the culverts have reached their end of service life.   The structures recommended for upgrades include:

• McCraney Street West culvert
• Miller Road culvert
• Oakdale Drive to Onslow Court pedestrian culvert crossing.

The recommended culvert upgrades will also be designed to improve fish habitat and wildlife passage and enhance the ecological function of the Munn's Creek corridor.

• Munn's Creek Flood Mitigation Staff Report to Council - September 2019
• Munn's Creek Flood Mitigation Staff Report to Council, Appendix A - September 2019
• Munn's Creek Flood Mitigation Staff Report to Council, Appendix B - September 2019

The goal of the Saville Area Stormwater System Improvement Study is to identify drainage deficiencies, explore opportunities for stormwater system improvement, and develop preferred options to improve drainage.

Learn more about the Saville Area Stormwater System Improvement Study.

We have completed the Sheldon Creek Flood Mitigation Opportunities Study to identify flood-prone sites to determine the most practical and responsible options to reduce flood risk.

Several alternatives were evaluated based on environmental, physical, social, and economic considerations. The options selected are a combination of berm construction and emergency preparedness.

The study was carried out in accordance with the requirements as described in the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) document, approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. 

• Staff Report to Council (November 15, 2021)

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 East Morrison Creek. 

Visit the East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study page to learn more.

We are currently in the detailed design and approval phase to rehabilitate a section of Sixteen Mile creek valley slope located just upstream of the Rebecca Street west bridge abutment. Work is anticipated to include sheet pile wall installation.       

Construction is planned for Fall/Winter 2024-2025 (subject to permit timing, harbour operations, and weather conditions). Works will be carried out in conjunction with the Sixteen Mile Creek Outfall Repairs.

Following visual inspections of the town-owned valley corridor of Sixteen Mile Creek undertaken to evaluate the condition of the valley slopes in 2018, it was determined that four stormwater outfalls between Lakeshore Road and Lawson Street were damaged. The Town of Oakville plans to carry out the remediation of these four stormwater outfalls, which have been designated as high priority, starting in mid-January 2025. 

Construction timeline and impact

Construction will begin in mid-January, weather permitting and last about eight to twelve weeks. The four sites will be accessed using barges from Shipyard Park.

Construction will require the use of heavy machinery. There may be a temporary disturbance to the neighbourhood due to construction noise. 

Contact information

For more information, contact Diana Michalakos, Project Leader, Capital Projects at diana.michalakos@oakville.ca. 

Funding

The project received funding from the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF). The CCBF provides direct, permanent, stable funding to help each municipality in Ontario address local infrastructure priorities. Its purpose is to grow the economy, promote a cleaner environment, and build stronger communities all by investing in local infrastructure.

We are undertaking stabilization work along Shorewood Promenade to ensure long-term protection of the shoreline and the nesting grounds of approximately 600 Bank Swallows. Bank Swallows are listed as "threatened" on the Government of Ontario's list of species at risk.

Visit the Shorewood Promenade Shoreline Rehabilitation page to learn more.

The Town of Oakville is undertaking shoreline repairs at South Shell Park to ensure long-term shoreline protection.

As part of the project the town will be incorporating artificial nesting habitat features for Bank Swallows, a species listed at "threatened" on the Government of Ontario's list of species at risk.

Visit the South Shell Park Shoreline Rehabilitation page to learn more.