Restoring Local Creeks: North Strasburg Creek

We are changing North Strasburg Creek to restore its natural flow and reduce erosion. The creek is currently lined with concrete between McIntyre Place and Strasburg Road. We will remove the concrete lining and replace it with natural materials.

The City of Kitchener has hired Aquafor Beech Limited, an engineering consulting firm, to restore this section of the creek. We are designing a solution that:

• Reduces future flood risks,
• Protects and improves water quality,
• Addresses erosion,
• Restores habitat for fish, amphibians, and birds, and
• Protects infrastructure near the creek

These changes will support the brook trout and other diverse species in North Strasburg Creek. Brook trout is a species of fish found in more sensitive cold-water creek systems. They are rare in Kitchener. Though North Strasburg is not a cold-water creek, we manage it as if it is to protect the cold-water species that live there. We have already improved three stormwater ponds along this creek’s path to help with cooling, water quality and flood risk. This project will further our work to protect and restore this important creek.

For more information on this project, please read the project background and the Frequently Asked Questions.

Construction is expected to take place in 2025.

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