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 Lower Morrison and Lower Wedgewood Creeks 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, in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA), Schedule B, process.
Riverine flooding is caused when creeks overflow their banks and spill into adjacent low-lying areas during heavy rainfall events.
The study area is south of the Morrison-Wedgewood Creek Diversion (MWD) channel. It has been historically cut off from its upper reaches by construction of the MWD channel in the 1960s. The MWD channel is not included within the study area scope. The study area includes both the properties along the creeks and the North Service Road/Invicta Drive drainage area.
From September 1 to 30, 2024, public comments are welcome on the project report, and can be sent to either of the following project leads. For accessibility supports such as to request a print copy of the project study report, please contact staff:
Diana Michalakos
Project Leader, Capital Projects
Town of Oakville
905.845.6601 ext. 3904
diana.michalakos@oakville.ca
Steven Chipps
Project Manager
WSP
289-245-0572
steve.chipps@wsp.com
Members of the public may request the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to impose additional conditions or require a more thorough study (such as an individual/comprehensive EA approval) only if it would prevent, mitigate, or address adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests based on other concerns will not be considered.
The request should be sent in writing or by email to the following contacts and town staff in copy. Be sure to include your name, contact details, the type of order requested, and how it addresses potential adverse impacts, along with any supporting information, to facilitate the ministry's review.
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario, M7A 2J3
minister.mecp@ontario.ca
Director, Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch, MECP
135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor
Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1P5
enviropermissions@ontario.ca
Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.
