$1.25 billion Don River flood prevention ‘never designed’ to stop DVP deluge

Heavy rains on July 16 saturated Toronto’s core and led to massive flooding of the Don River, leaving dozens of motorists and their vehicles stranded when the Don Valley Parkway became impassable.

The $1.25 billion Port Lands Flood Protection Project (PLFPP) was never designed to prevent flooding of the Don Valley Parkway during extreme rain events. Rains July 15 and 16 saturated Toronto’s core and led to the Don River breaking its banks, leaving dozens of motorists and their vehicles stranded when the DVP roadway became impassable. … Continue reading $1.25 billion Don River flood prevention ‘never designed’ to stop DVP deluge