Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection have completed an erosion control project to protect trail infrastructure on gallery and public lands.
Project Location
The project was located at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection (10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg) northeast of the intersection of Major Mackenzie Drive West and Islington Avenue.
The project area was situated on the northwest side of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s main building, next to the trail connection to the William Granger Greenway (Humber Trail). The Humber Trail runs alongside the East Humber River, in the City of Vaughan.
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Scope of Work
- Start Date: Fall 2021
- End Date: Spring 2022
The goal of this project was to address erosion risks threatening public safety and trail infrastructure near the McMichael Canadian Art Collection connection to the William Granger Greenway (Humber Trail). TRCA and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection partnered to assess the hazard and subsequently implement remedial works.
The scope of work included the following components:
- Geotechnical investigation and hydrology analysis (Fall 2020 to Winter 2021)
- Development of detailed designs (Spring and Summer 2021)
- Obtain all necessary and approvals to proceed to construction (Fall 2020 to Summer 2021)
- Construction of erosion control works including a stone gully treatment, drainage ditch, and energy dissipator (Fall 2021)
- Restoration including seeding disturbed areas and planting native shrub and tree species (Fall 2021 to Spring 2022)
