4.4 | Implement the recommendations of the East Riverside Flood Risk study to reduce overland flooding risk - Assess vulnerable areas and properties along the Detroit River; Share the findings with the public and conduct public education on flooding risks, responsibilities and emergency response; Enhance the barrier landform where required; Ensure protection of the St. Paul Pump Station. Lead: Engineering. Supporting Role: Operations; Pollution Control; ERCA. | Medium-Term | $$$$ | High | |
4.5 | Continue to monitor Little River overland flooding risk - Inspect the landform along the Little River channel and provide enhancements as required; Enhance the berm around the Little River Pollution Control Plant to protect critical infrastructure. Lead: Operations. Supporting Role: Engineering; ERCA. | Short-Term | $$$ | High | |
4.6 | Complete infrastructure projects that received funding as part of the Disaster Mitigation & Adaptation Fund grant - Implement the Pontiac/St. Paul pump station study; Implement stormwater management improvements to Tranby Park; Complete the Upper/Lower Little River Flood Plain Mapping Study. Lead: Engineering; Pollution Control; Parks. Supporting Role: Asset Planning; ESCC; ERCA. | Medium-Term | $$$$ | High | |
4.7 | Continue to invest in stormwater and sewer infrastructure - Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments for critical infrastructure including pump stations (ex: Clairview, East Marsh, Riverdale, Ford, Buckingham and Woods); Invest in municipal drain (ex: 6th concession drain along Baseline) and stormwater pond improvements; Where warranted, enhance stormwater infrastructure operations and maintenance; Increase drawdown rates for stormwater ponds; Enhance phragmites control to maintain capacity of drains and ponds. Lead: Pollution Control; Engineering. Supporting Role: Operations. | Medium-Term | $$$ | Medium |