Riverwalk is an important initiative to revitalize downtown Brampton and unlock its economic and development potential. The initiative will provide long-term flood risk reduction along the Etobicoke Creek, while creating places for residents to access nature and enjoy public spaces.
The
Downtown Brampton Flood Protection (DBFP) project, is part of Riverwalk and focuses on ways to eliminate and reduce flooding from the Etobicoke Creek during extreme storms. This project will make improvements to the Etobicoke Creek channel, as per the approved DBFP Environmental Assessment (2020), including:
- Widening and deepening the Etobicoke Creek channel
- Replacing bridges at Church, Scott, and Queen Streets and the pedestrian bridge south of the CN Rail line
- Improving the bridge at the CN Rail line
- Relocating Ken Whillans Drive to the west
- Improvements to Church Street at Etobicoke Creek
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Project Status
Riverwalk is a transformative project for the City of Brampton. As part of efforts to keep the community informed of the progress being made on the project, the City has to date engaged with interested parties in several ways including a neighbourhood direct mail campaign, installing site signage and updates to the project webpage. More communication activities are being planned for the coming months as work progresses. Construction of flood protection works is anticipated to begin in 2025 and be completed in 2028.
Check back regularly for updates.
Environmental Assessment
An Environmental Assessment (EA) is a planning and decision-making process, prescribed by Provincial legislation, that identifies a preferred solution that will reduce the flood risk to the downtown core, while considering opportunities for revitalization and ecological benefits.
An
addendum to the approved EA for the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection project focused on the CN crossing area has been completed (see also the Documents and Reports page) and the
notification was posted and made available for review by interested parties.
For more information about the EA or to review the documents visit the
Toronto & Region Conservation Authority project website.
Learn more about the purpose of the EA by visiting the Riverwalk
Frequently Asked Questions page.
Property Acquisition Process
Property acquisition is a necessary component of Riverwalk completed in alignment with the Environmental Assessment (EA) and as directed by Council.
Preparatory Activities
Certain preparatory activities are required prior to the commencement of the DBFP project construction later this year. The construction phase of the flood protection works will necessitate vegetation removal. Timing restrictions associated with migratory birds prohibit such activities from April 1 to August 31. Therefore, it is imperative that vegetation removal be completed outside of this time frame.
Targeted vegetation removal will start on March 17, 2025, and is expected to take approximately two weeks. Locations include the northern end of Centennial Park, around the Church Street bridge, and the east bank of the Etobicoke Creek between Nelson and Queen Streets. During this period, the public is advised to avoid these areas. Appropriate signage will be installed to ensure public safety and awareness.
The Downtown Brampton Flood Protection project is set to deliver significant environmental improvements to the area. Plans are being prepared for vegetation replacement that will remove invasive species, increase native cover, improve biodiversity, enhance wildlife habitat, ultimately boosting ecological functions and providing environmental benefits.
