Restoring Local Creeks: Schneider and Shoemaker Creeks

Thank you for your patience. The presentation about upcoming changes to Schneider Creek and Shoemaker Creek is now available!

To learn more about the project and the final design, watch the presentation video.

Share your feedback by emailing your comments and questions to SchneiderCreekEA@kitchener.ca.

From December 4 to 13 we will respond to your emails within two days. After that, we will still respond, but it may take a little longer to hear back. We would love to hear from you!

Sorry for the inconvenience. We had originally hoped to get our virtual presentation available for today. Unfortunately, we will have to postpone sharing the presentation again, this time due to technical difficulties. Please stay tuned, we will send an update when the presentation is available.

We had planned to share with you the designs for the Schneider and Shoemaker Creeks project today. Unfortunately, there were some illnesses on our team over the past week. We need a little more time to prepare those materials. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

We expect to post the pre-recorded presentation on Dec. 2, 2024.

It will include the proposed final design for the creeks' naturalization and improved trail connections. Your feedback is welcome and valued. Once you've reviewed the video, share your comments and questions at SchneiderCreekEA@kitchener.ca

From Dec. 2 to 5 we will respond to your emails within two days. After that, we will still respond, but it may take a little longer to hear back.

We want to share designs for upcoming changes to Schneider Creek and Shoemaker Creek including:

• Schneider Creek and Shoemaker Creek naturalization
• Improved trail connections in the project area

We want to hear from you! We invite you to participate by watching a pre-recorded presentation. The video will feature project information and the proposed final design.

The presentation will be posted on Nov. 25, 2024. Staff and consultants will be available to respond to questions within 1-2 business days from Nov. 25 to 28. We will continue to respond to questions after that time. Your feedback is highly welcome and valued.

Share your feedback by emailing your comments and questions to SchneiderCreekEA@kitchener.ca

Throughout the next few months, you may see drilling equipment and construction staff. They may be near or in the creek or Iron Horse Trail between:

• Kent Avenue
• Courtland Avenue East
• Sydney Street South

We are doing these tests to determine the soil and groundwater conditions of the project site ahead of construction. Please take extra care and observe the construction signage in the area.

In the spring of 2024, the Schneider and Shoemaker Creek Naturalization Environmental Assessment (EA) was approved.

The Schneider and Shoemaker creeks are currently lined with concrete where the rivers meet. During heavy rains, creeks spill over and flood areas around it, which creates a risk to public safety. Through the EA, we identified a preferred solution that will:

• Reduce future flood risks
• Protect and improve water quality
• Address erosion
• Improve the habitat for fish, amphibians, reptiles, and birds
• Enhance trail connections
• Provide spaces for enjoyment of the creek setting

For more information, please visit the Schneider and Shoemaker Creek Naturalization Environmental Assessment (EA) project page.