Project Background
The City of Brampton is conducting a Feasibility Study to explore potential engineering solutions for reducing flood risk and develop a comprehensive flood mitigation strategy for the Churchville neighbourhood. Churchville has a long history of flooding along the Credit River due to ice jams and spring snowmelt.
In response to major flooding in 1987, the Churchville Flood Control Project was launched, where a series of berms and flood walls were constructed to reduce flood risk. Severe ice jam flooding occurred in February 2022 and caused flood water to back up through storm sewers, impacting around 15 to 20 homes.
Additional background information about the 2022 flood and the City’s response is found
here.
Following the flood emergency response in February 2022, the City of Brampton has been actively working on restoration and maintenance including regular inspections of the stormwater infrastructure in Churchville. In 2024, the City and its consultants completed a detailed inspection of the berms and floodwalls. The assessment found that the berm and floodwalls are in satisfactory condition, with only a few minor repairs needed,which City staff have been completing.
As part of ongoing efforts, the Condition Assessment recommended further investigation to explore additional engineering solutions to reduce flood risk in Churchville. This recommendation forms the foundation for the upcoming Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study, which helps identify and plan for the best long-term solutions to protect the community from future flooding.
Additional background information about the 2024 Condition Assessment is found
here.
Project Overview
The purpose of the Feasibility Study is to evaluate and recommend technically, economically, and environmentally feasible flood mitigation measures within the Churchville neighbourhood.
The City’s consultants will:
- Assess existing drainage conditions within the study area
- Identify and evaluate potential flood mitigation alternatives to reduce flood risk in Churchville to the extent practical, prioritizing robust, low-maintenance solutions
- Evaluate environmental, social and economic impacts associated with each alternative and recommend a preferred mitigation strategy
- Coordinate proposed designs with existing and planned infrastructure and ongoing studies within the Credit River watershed
- Develop conceptual designs and prepare supporting documentation suitable for future environmental assessment and detailed design phases
Field Investigations for the Study
Starting in December 2025, the consulting team will begin background field investigations which may continue into Spring 2026, depending on weather and site conditions. These field investigations will help gather details about the current state of the study area, building on the data collected during the previous Condition Assessment.
