Register for the May 1 open house

In 2016, the City of Kitchener completed an Integrated Stormwater Management Master Plan. This plan created a strategy to manage stormwater for the next 15 years. Through this plan, we learned that only 25% of runoff in the city is managed through stormwater facilities. This means 75% of runoff from heavy rainfall and snow melt flows into storm sewers, washing pollutants into local creeks.

Through the 2016 plan, we identified Idlewood Greenway as a place to add an underground stormwater storage facility to collect runoff. We will also upgrade trails in the project area. The stormwater changes will help to:

• Improve water quality in Idlewood Creek and the Grand River
• Reduce the risk of flooding
• Reduce erosion in Idlewood Creek
• Improve resilience against climate change
• Enhance community safety

We want to hear from you as we work towards a final design. Join us to learn about the project and see the proposed design.

Registering for this event helps us know how many people to expect. The open house will be a drop-in format. It will take place in-person in Franklin Public School in the gym.

At this event we will have available:

• Light refreshments
• Free pre-paid EasyGO cards
• Childminding for ages 4-12
• All-gender washrooms

During this event, join Reep Green Solutions for a fun interactive Nurturing Nature in Your Neighbourhood workshop at 7 pm! Event details and registration are available on Eventbrite.

Alternate formats, communication supports, and accommodations are available. If you require an accessible document or support to take part in this event please let Sarah Anderson know at Sarah.Anderson@kitchener.ca or 519-741-2200 x4047.