Item - 2017.PW21.6
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on May 9, 2017 and was adopted without amendment.
PW21.6 - 2017 Wet Weather Flow Master Plan Implementation Status Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee:
1. Received the report (April 24, 2017) from the General Manager, Toronto Water for information.
Origin
Summary
This report advises on the implementation status of the City's 2003 Wet Weather Flow Master Plan (WWFMP) to the end of 2016 and highlights implementation priorities over next five to ten years within the WWFMP's 25 year implementation plan.
Significant progress has been made in advancing the implementation of the WWFMP through City projects, programs, and other initiatives to improve water quality in Toronto's watercourses, beaches and Lake Ontario waterfront, reduce basement flooding, protect City and private infrastructure from erosion impacts, increase public awareness of stormwater issues, and to support other WWFMP objectives. Progress has included the city-wide implementation of Mandatory Downspout Disconnection, the completion of Basement Flooding Environmental Assessment (EA) studies and construction of infrastructure improvements through the Basement Flooding Protection Program (BFPP), the construction and upgrade of stormwater management facilities, and the advancement of the WWFMP's most significant water quality improvement projects such as the Don River and Central Waterfront Project. Watercourse erosion and shoreline management studies and restoration works have also been completed to protect City and private infrastructure.
Over the next five to ten years, the aforementioned projects and initiatives will continue to be priorities to further advance the implementation of the WWFMP. New initiatives will include the release of Green Streets Technical Guidelines, an update to the 2006 Wet Weather Flow Management Guidelines to improve guidance on managing stormwater for new and redevelopment, and a Stormwater Ponds Assessment and Rehabilitation Program, among other initiatives.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-103216.pdf
Communications
(May 9, 2017) Submission from Derek Moran (PW.New.PW21.6.2)
Speakers
Derek Moran
Councillor Janet Davis
Motions
That City Council receive the report for information.
That Councillor Robinson be permitted to withdraw her motion 1.