Stormwater Management Comprehensive Plan
Stormwater is the rain and melted snow that runs off streets and properties, into creeks and streams, and eventually into rivers, Lake Simcoe, and the Great Lakes. The Town manages stormwater with a system of pipes, ditches, Low Impact Developments, oil and grit separators, and stormwater management ponds. This infrastructure helps to improve the water quality of runoff and to reduce erosion and flooding.
A Stormwater Comprehensive Plan is a long-term strategic document that helps guide how Newmarket manages stormwater across the community. The plan evaluates existing stormwater infrastructure, supports environmental protection, and helps reduce flood risks while improving climate resilience. Using data, modelling, and industry best practices, the plan will identify priority projects, polices, and programs to maintain and enhance the Town's stormwater system over time.
Purpose
The project scope includes but is not limited to the following:
- Build and calibrate a Town-wide dual drainage stormwater model.
- Assess current and future system capacity and constraints.
- Identify and prioritize capital projects, retrofits, and operational strategies.
- Conduct climate vulnerability assessments.
- Delineate and classify sewersheds.
- Develop a phased financial forecast and implementation plan.
When complete, the plan will act as a decision-making guide for prioritizing projects, budgeting, and estimating and addressing future needs of our environment and growing community.
We want to hear from you!
We will be holding two public open houses during the project to get your feedback.
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Stormwater Management Master Plan Map
Share where you have noticed stormwater-management related concerns in Newmarket. Place a pin on the map below and add your comments to assist in the development of our Stormwater Management Comprehensive Plan.
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PIC #1 - Feedback Summary Report
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PIC # 1 - Feedback Summary Report
This report captures what Newmarket residents shared during Public Open House #1 for the Stormwater Management Comprehensive Plan Update. Through surveys, discussions, and written submissions, community members identified local stormwater challenges, highlighted areas of concern, and provided input on future priorities and solutions. The feedback summarized in this report will help guide the development of a long-term strategy to reduce flooding risks, protect natural features, improve water quality, and strengthen Newmarket's resilience to future growth and climate change.
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