Improving Stormwater Drainage in St. George

The County of Brant is working to address drainage concerns in the Victor Boulevard and Austin Crescent area. Residents and property owners are invited to learn more about the issues, review the work underway, and speak directly with the project team.

This neighbourhood sits at the low end of a large drainage area and was developed in the 1980s. The drainage system built at that time is now under pressure from heavier rain events and increased runoff across the growing community.

Plan for improvement

A multi-phase plan has been developed to modernize the system that includes improvements to both private property infrastructure, which is the responsibility of the homeowner, and municipal infrastructure upgrades.

Private property improvements

The following improvements can be completed by homeowners on their own at any time.

• Disconnection of foundation drains and/or downspouts from the storm sewer connection
• Installation of a backwater valve on the stormwater service connection to the house; backwater valves are typically installed in the basement at the location the service enters the house
• Installation of a sump pit and pump that discharges to ground surface
• Minor property grading so water sheds away from structures and buildings

The County’s Basement Flood Prevention Assistance Program can provide financial assistance to eligible properties for specific improvements.

Municipal infrastructure

Municipal infrastructure upgrades are planned as follows:

Phase 1: Outlet improvements (estimated timeframe 3 years)
Improve the storm sewer outlets located near the laneway to the St. George Water Pollution Control Plant and King Edward Park.

Phase 2: Victor Boulevard storm sewer upgrades (estimated timeframe 3 to 5 years)
Replacing main storm sewer network along Victor Blvd, from Royal York Crescent to the outlet, to meet modern standards for a minor storm event.

Phase 3: Northern Watershed Redirection (estimated timeframe 5 to 10 years)
Disconnect the main storm sewer network at King William Street and King Edward Park and redirect the northern portion of the watershed through King Edward Park. If feasible, upgrade the outlet through King William Park to meet modern standards for a minor storm event.

Learn more

• Why this is happening?
• What work has been done so far?
• What is the Basement Flood Prevention Assistance Program?

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