Vaughan breaks ground on Black Creek Renewal Project to transform downtown VMC
The City of Vaughan is advancing flood protection in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) through the transformative Black Creek Renewal Project. This major infrastructure initiative is designed to strengthen flood resilience, restore and enhance the natural environment, and revitalize the heart of Vaughan’s downtown.
This week, the City marked the start of construction with a special event attended by Mayor Steven Del Duca, Members of Council, Todd McCarthy, Ontario’s Acting Minister of Infrastructure and other dignitaries.
The project is budgeted at approximately $224 million, with a $35-million contribution from the Government of Ontario through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (MHIP-HEWSF) and $23 million from the Federal government. The City’s contribution will be $166 million.
The project is being delivered in three phases, wrapping up in 2031:
- Phase 1: Construction of Edgeley Pond and Park, including streetscaping on Jane Street – currently underway and anticipated to be completed by the end of 2027.
- Phase 2: Improvements to the culvert under Highway 7.
- Phase 3: Black Creek waterway improvements, between Highway 7 and Highway 407.
The City’s proactive approach reflects its commitment to sustainable urban growth and climate resilience, ensuring Vaughan’s downtown continues to evolve as a vibrant, safe and connected community.
To learn more about the project, visit vaughan.ca/BlackCreek.
QUOTES
“Vaughan continues to be a city in high demand – a place where people choose to live, work and raise their families. To support this growth, we must invest in critical infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of our community. The Black Creek Renewal Project is a forward-thinking initiative that will strengthen flood protection, improve transportation and support future development in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre – our emerging downtown. I want to thank the City’s dedicated project team, and the federal and provincial governments for their investment and support in bringing this important work to life. This is one of many city-building efforts that reflect our commitment to laying the foundation for a resilient and prosperous future.”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
“The Black Creek Renewal Project represents a major step forward in protecting our community from flooding while enhancing the beauty and livability of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. This investment will support sustainable growth and create a safer, more resilient downtown for generations to come. I’m proud to see all levels of government working together to make this transformative project a reality.”
- Chris Ainsworth, Ward 4 Councillor
“Our government is investing in local infrastructure to build and protect Ontario, strengthen the economy and create more jobs. The Black Creek Renewal Project is part of our government’s nearly $4 billion investment in critical infrastructure that will make new housing possible. In total, the City of Vaughan is receiving $55 million through multiple streams of the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program, which will support the construction of approximately 34,000 new homes.”
- Todd McCarthy, Ontario’s Acting Minister of Infrastructure
QUICK FACTS
- The City of Vaughan marked another milestone in the development of the VMC with the groundbreaking of the first phase of Black Creek Renewal Project.
- Mayor Steven Del Duca, Members of Council and other dignitaries were in attendance to mark the occasion.
Phase 1 of construction is underway and is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2027.
- The project’s first phase includes the construction of Edgeley Pond and Park, including streetscaping on Jane Street.
LEARN MORE
- City of Vaughan’s Black Creek Renewal webpage
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