The armourstone headland and adjacent gravel trail were heavily damaged during the April 14-15, 2018 windstorm event. High winds and strong waves caused shifting and displacement of armourstone material as well as washout of the adjacent gravel trail.
Since this storm, site conditions continued to deteriorate due to ice buildup during the winter months and record high Lake Ontario water levels in 2019. These deteriorating conditions posed a risk to public safety.
Project Location
Scope of Work
The purpose of these maintenance works was to restore the headland and adjacent trail to a state of good repair in order to protect public safety and protect the shoreline from wind and wave activity.
- Start Date: October 2020
- End Date: June 2021
The Palace Pier Court Headland Maintenance Project was implemented in order to address erosion and public safety concerns along the waterfront. The scope of work included:
- Repair of over 100 meters of armourstone revetment
- Repair of the adjacent gravel trail from the southern limit of the project area up to Sheldon Lookout
- Site restoration including seeding of lawn areas, seeding of meadow areas with native species, and the planting of native tree and shrub species
