The City of Windsor has broken ground on a new flood control system at Brumpton Park, aiming to reduce surface flooding in the Riverside neighbourhood. The $1.04 million dry pond is part of the city's $4.9-billion sewer master plan, with financial support from the federal government's Disaster Mitigation and Adaption Fund.
Project Details and Timeline
Construction began in late May 2026 and is expected to conclude in July. During this period, residents near Brumpton Park can expect traffic disruptions between Dormar Drive and Betty Drive until July 6. The dry pond will connect to an existing trunk storm sewer on Cedarview Street.
Pierfrancesco Ruggeri, project manager and technologist III in the city's engineering design department, explained that the pond will temporarily store excess stormwater during heavy rainfall, relieving pressure on the storm sewer network. “Most times it will remain dry, and it’ll be a usable green space under normal conditions,” he said.
Flood Risk Reduction
The city is hopeful the dry pond will significantly reduce the risk and severity of surface flooding in the neighbourhood. “While no system can eliminate flooding entirely, this project will improve overall resilience and provide better protection for residents and properties,” Ruggeri said.
The project is part of a broader effort to help communities withstand extreme weather events. “The project is about improving quality of life for residents in the City of Windsor by reducing flood risks and making our infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather events, but at the same time still preserving the park and the value of community space,” he added.
Community Impact
Under normal weather conditions, the dry pond will remain a usable green space for the community. The city spent around $1.04 million on the project, which is expected to provide better protection for residents and properties in the Riverside area.
