Fourteen Mile and McCraney Creek Flood Mitigation Opportunities Study

The study assesses riverine flood risks for Fourteen Mile and McCraney Creek and recommended solutions to reduce flooding risks.

About the study

As part of the town’s efforts to improve resiliency to climate change, more than 40 flood-sensitive sites in the 2008 Flood Prioritization Study (pdf). The report contains details on each flood sensitive area, mapping, and high-level options for mitigation.

The Fourteen Mile and McCraney Creek Study Flood Mitigation Opportunities Study is a follow up to the 2008 study and includes a detailed assessment of riverine flood risk and recommended works to reduce these risks. This study is being undertaken as a Master Plan level study under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Process, approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.  

Riverine flooding is caused when creeks overflow their banks and spill into adjacent low-lying areas during heavy rainfall events.

Study area

The study area is defined by the drainage boundaries of Fourteen Mile Creek and McCraney Creek watershed, from north of Dundas Street to Lake Ontario, including the tributaries of Taplow Creek and Glen Oaks Creek.

Open Study Area Map

Project File

The Project File has been prepared to document the planning and decision-making process for this study. By this Notice, the Project File is being placed on the public record for a 30 day review period from and including April 4, to May 3, 2025. 

Appendix A is available by request.

Interested persons may provide written comments to one of the Project Team members listed below by May 3, 2025.

Diana Michalakos, B. Sc., CET
Project Leader, Capital Projects
Town of Oakville
905-845-6601 ext. 3904
diana.michalakos@oakville.ca

Matt Senior, P. Eng
Senior Manager, Water Resources
WSP
289-245-0586
matt.senior@wsp.com

Project files
Notice of Study Completion: 14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation (pdf)
Study Report: 14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation (pdf)
Appendices
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix B – Field Reconnaissance Inventory (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix C - Hydrologic Modelling and Sub catchment Parameterization (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix D-01 - – Hydraulic Structure and Hydraulic Results (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix D-02 – Hydraulic Structure and Hydraulic Results (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix E – Natural Heritage Inventory (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix F – Archaeology and Cultural Heritage (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix G-01 – Initial Alternative Assessment (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix G-02 – Initial Alternative Assessment (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix H-01 – Supplemental Alternative Assessment (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix H-02 – Supplemental Alternative Assessment (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix H-03 – Supplemental Alternative Assessment (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix H-04 – Supplemental Alternative Assessment (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix H-05 – Supplemental Alternative Assessment (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix H-06 – Supplemental Alternative Assessment (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix H-07 – Supplemental Alternative Assessment (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix H-08 – Supplemental Alternative Assessment (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix H-09 – Supplemental Alternative Assessment (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix H-10 – Supplemental Alternative Assessment (pdf)
14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation – Appendix I- Cost Estimates (pdf)

Related documents

Council report

Council Report – January 27, 2025: 14 Mile Creek and McCraney Creeks Flood Mitigation Study

Public engagement


Public information centres (PICs) have taken place to gather input on flooding risk, the evaluation alternatives, and identified preliminary preferred solutions. 

PIC presentation slides

Review the November 14, 2013 public meeting presentation slides

Review The December 2, 2014 Public Meeting Presentation Slides

Review the November 6, 2024, public meeting presentation slides


Questions or concerns?

Please contact:

Diana Michalakos
Project Leader, Capital Projects
diana.michalakos@oakville.ca

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