Restoring Local Creeks: Voisin Creek and Borden Creek
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We are changing parts of Voisin Creek and Borden Creek to restore their natural flow and reduce erosion. We will also upgrade nearby trails as part of the creek restoration work.
The City of Kitchener has hired Matrix Solutions Inc., an engineering consulting firm, to restore sections of both creeks. We are designing a solution that:
Erosion in these creeks causes pollution and puts nearby infrastructure at risk.
Voisin Creek’s banks are eroding and putting the sidewalk at risk of collapse. Retaining walls have already begun collapsing into the creek. Erosion at Borden Creek, left unchecked, could cause trees to collapse and trails to wash away. There are water mains and sanitary pipes buried along this creek. If left unmanaged, the stream could expose and damage these pipes.
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We are changing parts of Voisin Creek and Borden Creek to restore their natural flow and reduce erosion. We will also upgrade nearby trails as part of the creek restoration work.
The City of Kitchener has hired Matrix Solutions Inc., an engineering consulting firm, to restore sections of both creeks. We are designing a solution that:
Erosion in these creeks causes pollution and puts nearby infrastructure at risk.
Voisin Creek’s banks are eroding and putting the sidewalk at risk of collapse. Retaining walls have already begun collapsing into the creek. Erosion at Borden Creek, left unchecked, could cause trees to collapse and trails to wash away. There are water mains and sanitary pipes buried along this creek. If left unmanaged, the stream could expose and damage these pipes.
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Forest Hill Public School (255 Westmount Road East, Kitchener)
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We are seeking your input on the design concepts for Voisin Creek and Borden Creek. Your comments will help us learn from your observations of the creeks. We are also interested in your feedback on the proposed design, any concerns or questions you might have, and how we can improve the consultation process.
This survey will take 5-7 minutes to fill out. It closes June 23, 2024.
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