The Corporation of the City of Kitchener: Using Permeable Paving and Bioswales to Protect Wetlands in the Huron Natural Areas
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Water
Project value$597,580
Project Type
Pilot Project
Sub Sector
Stormwater Management
Grant amount$175,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
City of Kitchener, ON
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
256,885
Project timeline
2015 - 2017
Project number
13136
Description
The City of Kitchener will conduct a feasibility study and field test in a parking lot to evaluate the effectiveness of permeable pavers and bioswales for managing impacts on water quality and quantity. The results of the study and test will be input into the city’s Stormwater Management Master Plan. A successful field test will permit an open-ended approach to managing stormwater using permeable pavement and other innovative techniques. In addition, the feasibility study and field test will help identify constraints on the use of permeable pavement and locations where the technology could be used to enhance the existing storm water system. Due to the warming effect of the ground, less salt will be required to keep the permeable surface ice and snow free in the winter. The study site will also be registered with the Region of Waterloo's Smart About Salt program, to further reduce salt use. (As per April 22, 2016 announcement)
Applicant
City of Kitchener, ON