The study area is shown on the map below, and covers approximately 49 hectares encompassing the lands generally between: Gil Mar Road to the west; Thurstonia Road to the east; Sturgeon Lake to the north; and the lands along Pitt’s Cove Road, Birchcliffe Avenue, Silver Birch Street, and Pavillion Road to the south.

The Study Area is shown on the

This study is being completed as a master plan and will follow the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (as amended February 2024), an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act.

The process will include a range of background studies to document the existing conditions; engagement with Indigenous Rights Holders, agencies, and community members; development and evaluation of alternative solutions; and selection of a preferred alternative.

The recommendations and preferred alternative will be presented to City Council for consideration and next steps, which may include proceeding with detail design of the preferred alternative.

Learn more about the project by visiting our StoryMaps: Designing With Water Thurstonia Drainage Study

Get involved!

Community engagement is a key component of the Drainage Study, and feedback will be used to inform decision-making throughout the study process.

Has flooding, drainage issues or other water-related impacts affected your property? We want to hear from you.

Join us at the Thurstonia Drainage Study Public Information Centre (PIC) #1:

Date: Thursday September 24, 2026

Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm (30-minute presentation starts at 6pm)

Location: Dunsford Community Centre, 26 Community Centre Rd, Dunsford, ON K0M 1L0

Come learn more about the project, review the study area and existing conditions, speak with the project team and technical specialists, ask questions, and share your experiences. You can also leave written comments about local flooding, drainage concerns and opportunities. The PIC will provide an overview of the drainage study process, what we have learned so far, and next steps.

Stay tuned to this project page for notices of upcoming Public Information Centres and online surveys, and subscribe to receive project updates by clicking the 'Follow' button at the top of this page.

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