Stormwater Management Pond Access Roads, Inlets, & Outlets

Project Type

Stormwater & Creeks

Project #

EN1473

Status

Recently Completed

The City awarded Contract 2024-005T to Greenspace Construction Inc. (Greenspace), which included repairing inlets and outlets in various stormwater ponds throughout Barrie. The project also included the construction of access roads to facilitate future pond maintenance.

This work was part City Council’s approved 2024 capital budget and aligns with City Council’s strategic priorities and goal of updating and improving infrastructure.

Project Updates

December 17, 2024

All stormwater management pond works for LV02, BR03, and LT04 have been successfully completed. Since completing the upgrades, ongoing observations indicate that each pond is maintaining its permanent pool levels and aquatic vegetation is flourishing.

These improvements comply with legislative requirements, and contribute to a healthier and more resilient ecosystem. The enhancements are a significant step forward in improving our community’s water quality and flood control infrastructure.

October 22, 2024
- BR03 Stormwater Management Pond on Lougheed: All work is nearing final completion, with remaining works including topsoil application, seeding, and installing another gate to provide an additional operational access. Final completion is anticipated by mid-November.
- LV02 Stormwater Management Pond on Welham: The pond is nearly complete, with minor road grading scheduled for the first week of November. Final completion is expected by mid-November.
- LT04 Stormwater Management Pond on Hanmer: Concentrated efforts are focused on the LT04 pond. The majority of the work has been completed on the main cell, including the installation of a new stormwater outlet and the preparation of high-performance bedding for the turf stone access road. Remaining tasks in the main cell include embankment rock protection and fine grading. A cofferdam was constructed in the forebay area to facilitate dewatering activities. Significant progress has also been made on the new armourstone revetment spillway, which you can now see in its early form.
July 10, 2024
Work is underway on the BR03 stormwater pond on Lougheed Road. Active excavation work and transportation are ongoing.

Work Locations

LT04 Stormwater Management Pond: Located at 90 Hanmer Street East
BR03 Stormwater Management Pond: Located at 129 Lougheed Road
LV02 Stormwater Management Pond: Located at 475 Welham Road

LT04 stormwater management pond had an increased flow from three inlet structures, due to urban expansions, upstream. This caused damage on the existing inlet, impeding effective water treatment. This outlet was prone to frequent clogging and needed repairs to ensure optimal functionality.

BR03 and LV02 stormwater management ponds contain critical stormwater infrastructure that require regular maintenance. Accessing these structures for operations and upkeep has become challenging due to the steep embankments, highlighting the need for access roads.

Project Features

Greenspace completed the following works:

Constructed access roads at LV02 and BR03 locations;
Repaired and retrofitted existing outlets at BR03 and LT04 locations;
Cleaned and removed sediment in existing the channel at BR03; and,
Reconstructed an armourstone revetment spillway with embankment rock protection where erosion had occurred at LT04.