Last month’s floods in Oakville showed need for stormwater management plan

As last month’s torrential rain and flooding showed, Oakville needs to stay on top of long-term stormwater management.

How it should be paid for, however, remains the question.

Residents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to join the upcoming public engagement opportunities to provide feedback on the town’s Stormwater Fee Feasibility Study.

The study explores fair and reliable funding options to pay for the town’s long-term stormwater management needs.

The Town is reviewing various funding methods, including the current tax system and a separate, dedicated stormwater fee with the aim to make the structure fair and equitable for taxpayers.

Public engagement opportunities include:

A virtual community information session on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

A public information session at Glen Abbey Community Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 6 to 8 p.m. It will begin with a presentation on the study, followed by a question-and-answer period.

A virtual public meeting for commercial, retail and industrial property owners is on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Visit the Stormwater Fee Feasibility Study page to register for either virtual Zoom meeting.

Residential Property Survey and Non-Residential Property Survey are available until Oct. 18.

For more information, visit the Stormwater Fee Feasibility Study page and the Rainwater Management Plan page.

Any inquiries can be directed to [email protected].