About the study
As part of the town’s efforts to improve resiliency to climate change, more than 40 flood-sensitive sites in the 2008 Flood Prioritization Study (pdf). The report contains details on each flood sensitive area, mapping, and high-level options for mitigation.
The Fourteen Mile and McCraney Creek Study Flood Mitigation Opportunities Study is a follow up to the 2008 study and includes a detailed assessment of riverine flood risk and recommended works to reduce these risks. This study is being undertaken as a Master Plan level study under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Process, approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
Riverine flooding is caused when creeks overflow their banks and spill into adjacent low-lying areas during heavy rainfall events.
Study area
The study area is defined by the drainage boundaries of Fourteen Mile Creek and McCraney Creek watershed, from north of Dundas Street to Lake Ontario, including the tributaries of Taplow Creek and Glen Oaks Creek.
Past public engagements
Two public information centres (PICs) have already taken place to gather input on flooding risk, the evaluation alternatives, and identified preliminary preferred solutions.
Public meeting on November 6
On Wednesday November 6, 2024, we held the third and final public information centre meeting for the Fourteen Mile and McCraney Creek Flood Mitigation Study.
The meeting gave the public the chance to review project problems/opportunities, existing conditions, and alternative solutions and ask the project team questions.
Review The Public Information Centre Notice (PDF)
Review the November 6, 2024, public meeting presentation slides (PDF)
- Adapting to Climate Change
- Community Climate Action
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- Environmental Projects & Studies
- East Morrison Creek Erosion Mitigation Study
- Fourteen Mile and McCraney Creek Flood Mitigation Opportunities Study
- Joshuas Creek Flood Mitigation Study
- Lower Morrison and Lower Wedgewood Creek Flood Mitigation Study
- Saville Area Stormwater System Improvement Study
- Shorewood Promenade Shoreline Rehabilitation
- South Shell Park Shoreline Rehabilitation
- Health Protection & Air Quality
Questions or concerns?
Please contact:
Diana Michalakos
Project Leader, Capital Projects
diana.michalakos@oakville.ca