Project Overview
The City recently initiated a construction project to extend Cottrelle Boulevard from Goreway Drive to Humberwest Parkway. As part of this project, the City is retrofitting two existing stormwater ponds (Burrells Hollow Pond and Upper Ridge Pond) to reduce thermal pollution from warm stormwater runoff. The improvements to the ponds will help protect Redside Dace, which is an endangered fish protected under the Endangered Species Act. By deepening the ponds, colder water will be released into the receiving watercourse to protect the habitat of temperature-sensitive species such as the Redside Dace.
Pond Information
Both Burrells Hollow and Upper Ridge Pond drain to the Humber River. Burrells Hollow pond was built in 2006, collects runoff from an area of 19 hectares in size and services over 225 homes and businesses. Upper Ridge Pond was built in 2005, collects runoff from an area of 52 hectares in size and services over 442 homes and businesses.
Project Timeline
Construction will begin in the summer of 2024 and will be completed by the summer of 2025.
Pond Tour
The City of Brampton is hosting tours of both ponds in June 2024. Sign up for the pond tour near you here:
- Upper Ridge Pond Tour: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30pm. Sign up Here.
- Burrells Hollow Pond Tour: Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:30pm. Sign up Here.
