Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project at Maglin Site Furniture听
The 糖心直播 (UTRCA) partnered with in Woodstock to use green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) features to alleviate stormwater issues on the east side of their building. GSI uses natural elements to manage stormwater (rainwater and urban runoff) close to its source.
A rain garden measuring 58 metres long and 4 metres wide was installed to address the issue. The rain garden was designed to capture, infiltrate, and convey stormwater from the building, loading docks area, and adjacent road. The stormwater is directed from the rain garden toward an existing culvert and eventually into the stormwater pond on the south side of Maglin's main parking lot. The rain garden greatly improves the quality of the water entering the stormwater pond.
The Grade 3/4 class from Woodstock Christian School planted more than 600 native wildflowers in the rain garden to create pollinator habitat and increase biodiversity in the area. They were also treated to an awesome gourmet grilled cheese lunch!
Funding was provided in part by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Government of Ontario.
