Ontario Construction News staff writer
Newmarket is inviting residents and stakeholders to provide input on its long-term stormwater planning at a public open house scheduled for May 26.
The session will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Newmarket Municipal Offices, where staff and consultants will present the draft direction for the Stormwater Management Comprehensive Plan and collect feedback from the community.
Stormwater runoff, which includes rain and melted snow flowing from roads, rooftops and other surfaces into local creeks and streams, is a key focus of the update. The town says the plan will guide how Newmarket manages stormwater infrastructure as growth continues and climate conditions evolve.
The comprehensive plan will include the development of a town-wide dual drainage stormwater model, an assessment of existing and future system capacity, and identification of priority capital projects, retrofit opportunities and operational strategies. It will also incorporate climate vulnerability assessments, sewershed classification, and a phased financial and implementation strategy.
Town staff say the work is intended to support long-term infrastructure planning, including capital investment decisions, budgeting, and environmental protection priorities.
At the open house, attendees will be able to review the project’s goals, timeline and technical approach, including how stormwater management options are evaluated. Residents and industry stakeholders will also be invited to identify local drainage issues and areas of concern.
Feedback gathered will inform the final version of the plan, which will serve as a framework for stormwater infrastructure management across Newmarket in the coming years.
