The City is undertaking improvements to Hotchkiss Creek from Highway 400 to Tiffin Street. Improvements incorporated into the project have been identified in the City’s Drainage Master Plan.
The project will feature a Stormwater Peak Flow Attenuation Facility constructed within the 50 Wood Street property and the realignment and replacement of the culvert passing under the Barrie-Collingwood Railway.
The Stormwater Peak Flow Attenuation Facility will be constructed as a partnership with the developer and will happen at the same time as the construction of the development.
The culvert passing under the Barrie-Collingwood Railway is in poor condition and needs to be replaced with a larger size culvert to improve water flow during storms.
Project Updates
September 18, 2023
The City has purchased the property at 47 Alfred Street as part of the creek improvements and to facilitate stormwater improvements within the Allandale neighbourhood. The City has retained a contractor to demolish the buildings on the property and restore the lands to grass, which is scheduled to start later this month.
Project Features
The project will:
- Provide storage during large storm events to reduce storm flows downstream of the project
- Improve conveyance capacity at the Barrie-Collingwood Railway culvert
- Improve watercourse quality by providing opportunities for habitat in Hotchkiss Creek
Schedule
| Design | 2022–2025 |
|---|---|
| Property Acquisition | 2024/2025 |
| Utility relocations | 2025 |
| Construction | 2026 |