Vaughan wins Project of the Year award for Gallanough Park Stormwater Management Improvements!
The City of Vaughan has received first place in the Professional Engineers of Ontario’s York Chapter 2024 Engineering Project of the Year Award for the Gallanough Park Stormwater Management Improvements project!
The Engineering Project of the Year Award recognizes outstanding technical projects within the community and showcases the achievements of local businesses, while promoting the practice of professional engineering.
The Gallanough Park Stormwater Management Improvements project focused on upgrading stormwater infrastructure in one of Vaughan’s community parks. This included constructing a new underground stormwater management facility in the park, building a storm relief sewer and installing an overland stormwater relief path. These upgrades will help reduce the risk of flooding, improve the quality of water entering local waterways and ensure the stormwater system can better withstand changing weather patterns.
Beyond its technical benefits, the project also contributed to the recreational and environmental value of Gallanough Park. The park’s new design improves biodiversity and habitat for local wildlife, while creating a more sustainable and enjoyable public space for residents to use year-round.
This project reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to investing in resilient infrastructure that benefits residents today and for years to come. Learn more about the project at vaughan.ca/Gallanough.
QUOTES
“I am pleased to announce that the City of Vaughan has been awarded first place in the Professional Engineers of Ontario’s York Chapter 2024 Engineering Project of the Year Award competition for the Gallanough Park Stormwater Management Improvements project. This is an incredible achievement, and it showcases the importance of strategic and meaningful city-building projects. As Mayor, I am proud to lead a city that is building and renovating city infrastructure with purpose – where each project, like at Gallanough Park, lays the foundation for a better future. I want to congratulate the Planning and Infrastructure Development portfolio team on this award. Let’s continue to work together to create high-quality community amenities that can be enjoyed for generations.”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
“This award is a testament to the hard work, innovation and dedication of our staff and partners who delivered the Gallanough Park Stormwater Management Improvements project. By modernizing infrastructure in a way that also enhances the park’s natural environment, we are protecting our community from flooding, improving water quality and creating a more sustainable space for residents to enjoy. Vaughan continues to prioritize projects that strengthen resilience and support a high quality of life for everyone who lives, works and plays here.”
- Vince Musacchio, Deputy City Manager, Planning and Infrastructure Development
QUICK FACTS
The City of Vaughan has been awarded first place in the Professional Engineers of Ontario’s York Chapter 2024 Engineering Project of the Year Award competition for the Gallanough Park Stormwater Management Improvements project.
The project focused on upgrading stormwater infrastructure in one of Vaughan’s community parks. Key improvements included modernizing the stormwater management pond, incorporating naturalized landscaping features and enhancing the park’s ecosystem.
LEARN MORE
- City of Vaughan’s Gallanough Parks Stormwater Management Improvements webpage
