Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The City of Vaughan has broken ground on the Black Creek Renewal Project—a transformative infrastructure initiative designed to reduce flood risks, improve stormwater management and create a sustainable green corridor that connects the community to nature and enhances mobility.
Led by a joint venture between Memme Infrastructure Contractors and Dynex Construction, the multi-year project will replace aging stormwater infrastructure and reimagine the Black Creek corridor as a flood-resilient public space that supports both ecological health and community well-being.
“This major infrastructure project will help build a more vibrant, connected, and sustainable city for generations to come,” said Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca.
At the heart of the project is the design and construction of Edgley Pond and Park, which will serve as a critical stormwater management facility and community gathering place. The new pond will improve flood storage capacity and water quality, while realigning portions of the creek to restore natural flow and enhance habitat along the corridor.
The project will also include the upsizing of the Black Creek culvert beneath Highway 7, significantly improving flow capacity and reducing the risk of flooding during major storm events. Further upstream, the realignment of the creek corridor between Highway 7 and Highway 407 will include extensive earthworks, new retaining walls and upgraded infrastructure to strengthen flood resilience throughout the watershed.
Beyond flood protection, the Black Creek Renewal will transform the corridor into a multi-use green space with pedestrian bridges, public lookouts, native landscaping and interpretive art installations that tell local culture and ecological stories. A new pedestrian bridge connecting Jane Street to Maplecrete Road will improve access across the corridor, while streetscaping upgrades along Jane Street—including wider sidewalks, lighting and tree planting—will encourage walkability and integrate green infrastructure into the urban environment.
The design team includes Ontario-based firms Accardi Engineering Group, Montrose Environmental, Jewell Engineering, and SDG Landscape Architects, combining expertise in hydrology, environmental restoration and sustainable design.
The Black Creek Renewal Project represents a major step forward in Vaughan’s long-term stormwater management strategy—one that integrates flood mitigation, climate adaptation and community revitalization into a single, resilient landscape.
Featured image: City of Vaughan/Steven Del Duca
