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

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Get involved

Community feedback is an important part of the Thurstonia Drainage Study and will help inform the study as it moves forward.

Have flooding, drainage issues, or other water-related impacts affected your property?

We want to hear from you.

Public Information Centre (PIC) #1 was held on September 24, 2026, at the Dunsford Community Centre. Thank you to everyone who attended, asked questions, and shared their experiences with the project team.

The PIC provided an overview of the study area, existing conditions, what we have learned so far, and next steps.

Share your input

If you have photos, observations, or comments about local flooding, drainage concerns, or opportunities for improvement, please share them below.

Your input will help the project team better understand local conditions and inform the ongoing study.

Stay tuned to this project page for future engagement opportunities, and click Follow at the top of the page to receive project updates.

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