Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Toronto has selected Stantec to provide engineering services for phase 5 of the basement flooding protection program (BFPP). This multi-year program, which began in 2006, helps reduce the risk of flooding through improvements to the sewer system and overland drainage routes, which can face increased pressure with heavy rainfalls.
For the latest phase of the BFPP, Stantec will design and implement storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and storage sewer projects to help protect the basements of residents’ homes from major flood impacts. These sewer resiliency solutions will also mitigate the risk of surface flooding within the city. The firm previously provided expertise for Phase 3 of the program.
“Stantec’s team brings two decades of successful partnership on this program for the City of Toronto,” Stantec program manager Denise Costa said in a statement. “Our past experience supporting the city means we are already familiar with the program’s requirements.”
Stantec has more than 65 years of experience designing and implementing storm and sanitary sewer system improvements across North America including work on the Orleans Watermain Link in Ottawa, the Nose Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer Upgrade in Calgary, and the South Surrey Interceptor Johnston Road Section in Vancouver.