Flood and Erosion Control Project on Stoney Creek Mountain, Hamilton Ontario
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Water
Project value$429,000
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Stormwater Management
Grant amount$175,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
City of Hamilton, ON
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
569,353
Project timeline
2016 - 2018
Project number
13144
Description
The City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) will study the feasibility of restoring natural watercourses, wetlands and forest features in the Stoney and Battlefield Creek watersheds. The study will identify ways to control, reduce and treat stormwater runoff, and to eliminate site runoff for 90 per cent of 24-hour rainfall events. The new 500-acre conservation area would include detention reservoirs, wetland enhancement and creation, conversion of marginal agricultural lands to forest and naturalization of existing creek channels. This conservation area would improve public health by offering more opportunities for outdoor hiking, biking and exercise. (As per April 22, 2016 announcement)
Applicant
Hamilton Conservation Authority, ON