4.1 | Implement the Sewer Master Plan overall recommendations (including but not limited to) - Identify infrastructure most at risk for extreme weather impacts; Continue to implement sewer infrastructure replacement and improvements; Install rain guards in sanitary manholes; Design and installation of curb inlet flow restrictors; Introduce city-wide mandatory downspout disconnection; Explore feasibility of a retention treatment basin (RTB) on the riverfront trunk sewer near the Lou Romano Water Reclamation Plant; Explore opportunities for stormwater storage near the Little River Pollution Control Plant. Lead: Engineering. Supporting Role: Pollution Control; Operations; ESCC; Asset Planning. | Sewer Master Plan | Long-Term | $$$$ | High |
4.2 | Increase City of Windsor staff resources to address future gap in trained personnel - Review staff resources required for flooded infrastructure response during extreme rain events; Promote skilled trades as an important, rewarding career to address future gaps in trained personnel. Lead: Pollution Control. Supporting Role: HR; School Boards; St. Clair College. | On-going | $ | Medium | |
4.3 | Incorporate climate change considerations into infrastructure design, development, maintenance and renewal - Continue to consider climate change when implementing the City of Windsor's Asset Management Plan; Continue to implement the Triple Bottom Line approach considering financial, social and environmental costs and benefits when making infrastructure decisions Lead: Asset Planning. Supporting Role: Engineering, Operations; Pollution Control; ESCC; Parks. | Asset Management Plan | Short-Term | $$ | Medium |