your question
What are we building?
Our Answer
In addition to creating a naturalized river valley—which, in itself, is a historic and significant undertaking—a crucial part of this project involves building new public spaces, roads and bridges and utilities, as well as structures to control water flow and manage sediment and debris.
The work we need to do as part of the Port Lands Flood Protection Project can be grouped into four larger categories: parks, roads and municipal infrastructure, bridges and earthworks/flood protection. You can see a breakdown on the map below. Click here for more details about what we’re building.
Blog
Building North America's Most Unique Streets
Find out how we will transform major sections of Cherry and Commissioners Streets and the Don Roadway into unique city landscapes by 2024.
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Report
Port Lands Flood Protection Due Diligence Report
Find details about the design concept, cost and method for flood protecting the Port Lands.
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Presentation
Designing the Parks and River Valley in the Port Lands
Learn more about the evolving design for public spaces we’ll build as part of Port Lands Flood Protection Project.
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Video
During a major storm, water equivalent to two-thirds of Niagara Falls will rush down the Don River. The new river valley will safely take on floodwaters, protecting surrounding communities.
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POLL
By 2024, the Port Lands will have a new river and urban island. So far, we've heard that people are most excited about the river and wildlife. What most excites you?
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Blog
Nature and Parks in the Port Lands
Learn about the river valley and park system plantings - around 5,000 trees, 77,000 shrubs and over 2 million new herbaceous plants.
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