Town of Milton restoring stormwater management ponds
Published July 28, 2022 at 2:38 pm
The Town of Milton is completing restoration to various stormwater management ponds.
Stormwater management ponds are man-made infrastructures that are built to collect rainfall and surface water runoff, as required by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) legislation.
As stormwater flows into the pond and fills it during rainfall, sediment and pollutants settle down to the bottom. Once the pond fills to its capacity, the water spills out and in turn, reduces flooding and erosion of local waterways.
The ponds have various benefits which include being a man-made habitat for wildlife, a naturalized space for walking and bird watching, protecting the natural environment and providing flood protection.
The Town of Milton is currently completing the restoration of various deficiencies at multiple stormwater management ponds.
In order to maintain pond function, facility maintenance is essential. This ensures quantity and quality control and provides environmental protection to downstream receivers.
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Work is expected to take place from now until the end of September at Pond #8 at 140 Livingston Rd., Pond #11 at 1475 Main St., Pond #20 at 405 Yates Dr., Pond #30 at 2998 Peddie Rd. and Pond #34 at 1060 Tock Close.
Enhancements include concrete repairs, site grading repairs and clearing and grubbing.
No official road closures will be required to facilitate the work, however, lane closures may be required to allow contractors to access ponds and move machinery and material in and out of the site.
Additionally, pathways and trails in and around ponds may be closed to pedestrian traffic as required to facilitate work and will be determined in the field, on a site-by-site basis.
The Town inspects the ponds on an annual basis and conducts in-depth inspections, however, residents are reminded that while they are pleasant to look at, it is important to practice safety when around them as water levels can change quickly during storm events.
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