4.8

Protect and improve roads from flooding damage - Assess frequently flooded roads and consider road improvements (ex. Prospect).

Lead: Engineering. Supporting Role: Operations.

Medium-Term

$$$

Medium

4.9

Promote green infrastructure options for drainage issues on public and private property - Research and implement the use of green infrastructure as part of municipal projects; Encourage the use of French drains, dry wells, bioretention stormwater ponds or raingardens to enhance rear yard drainage as opposed to connecting to a storm sewer; Promote, encourage and protect the use of urban forests as Green Infrastructure for rainwater interception and erosion control benefits.

Lead: Engineering. Supporting Role: Planning & Building.

Sewer Master Plan, Landscape Plan

Short-Term

$

Low

4.10

Review design standards and maintenance practices as they relate to newest climate projections - Review engineering, construction and maintenance for surface pavements; Review engineering design, construction and maintenance for sewer and stormwater management infrastructure; Enhance preventative maintenance for HVAC units; Identify cooling options for electrical and mechanical components susceptible to high heat and equipment wear and tear.

Lead: Operations; Pollution Control. Supporting Role: Engineering.

Short-Term

$$-$$$

Medium

4.11

Explore options for increased electrical power generation from

City of Windsor infrastructure (generators) to supplement

Ontario's electrical grid as warranted.

Lead: Asset Planning. Supporting Role: Pollution Control.

Short-Term

$

Medium