Northdale Woods Channel

About this project

The City of London is preparing to remove sediment from the North Woods Channel, located in northeast London off Thistlewood Drive.

Northdale Woods Channel helps collect stormwater and directs it towards Stoney Creek. This project will help reduce blockages and flooding in the future by reconstructing parts of the channel and removing sediment and debris in the channel. Improvements will also be made to control erosion in the area.

This project includes:

• Removal of sediment from the channel
• Repairs to various components within and around the facility
• Provide for required wildlife protection and restoration of naturalized areas

The work is anticipated to start in July and be completed in October 2024. The area will be replanted with native tree species after the construction project is complete.

Above: A map of the approximate limits of the project area.

Anticipated traffic impacts:

This project will result in the closure of the walkway off Creekside Street during construction. For your own safety, please stay away from the designated construction area during this project.

Tree removals:

Necessary tree removals were completed in February 2024 to facilitate access to the channel to complete the project. More than half of the trees being removed are also invasive species.

During the project’s design, an arborist assessed the current health of the trees, and determined how the area could be accessed while reducing impacts to trees and structures as much as possible. Tree removals were determined based on the tree’s health and if its location conflicts with the construction work.

About stormwater management facilities

Stormwater management facilities are designed to capture stormwater runoff from roadways and adjacent properties to improve the quality of the water before releasing it to a natural watercourse. This is achieved by capturing the water in the facility for a desired length of time allowing sand, salt, and other pollutants (sediment) to settle to the bottom. Over time, this sediment accumulates to a point where removal is required to reinstate design functionality.

Great care has been taken to identify wildlife, including protected species, living in and around this facility. An environmental specialist will provide direction to the contractor on the appropriate method of managing aquatic and terrestrial wildlife when encountered on site, in accordance with provincial legislation and direction from the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry.