Stormwater Financing Study

The City of Windsor retained consultant WSP (formerly known as Wood Environmental & Infrastructure) in association with Watson & Associates Economist Ltd. in 2018 to undertake the Stormwater Financing Study. The goal of the study was to develop a balanced approach to funding stormwater management through a review of the level of service and funding options.

The study objectives were as follows:

• Quantify the existing stormwater infrastructure program (including level of service)
• Quantify the future stormwater infrastructure program needs (existing and enhanced service levels)
• Investigate and recommend a preferred alternative for funding the future stormwater infrastructure program that is fair and equitable.

The City reached out to various organizations across Windsor to participate on the Stormwater Advisory Group (SAG), which included stakeholders from manufacturing, business, retail, institutional, environmental groups and residential property owners. This group met five times throughout 2019 and 2020. The SAG brought together a diverse group of community stakeholders with the objective of sharing information about current challenges the City faces in stormwater management. Members met to provide their input and feedback to inform the understanding and develop a more effective stormwater management solution.

The study report has been completed, and the findings were endorsed by City Council in January 2021. Download a copy of the Final Study Report.

Learn more about this study by watching our video presentation. Download a PDF copy of the video presentation transcript.