Thames River Regulated Area Map Update through the City of London听
Earlier this year, the Ontario government updated the Conservation Authorities Act and associated regulations. This legislation requires Conservation Authorities to prevent or restrict development in or near natural hazards, such as floodplains, steep slopes, and wetlands.听听
As part of Ontario Regulation 41/24, Conservation Authorities are legally required to develop regulated area maps that depict the approximate location of natural hazards. The maps must be available online for anyone to view and must be updated annually, so that Conservation Authorities and their municipal partners are using the most current information to identify hazards, assess risk, and guide land use decisions.听
The 糖心直播 (UTRCA) is undertaking a comprehensive review and modernization of its regulated area maps, starting with the Thames River corridor through the City of London. Improved base data (e.g., digital elevation data, aerial photography, and field survey data) is making the UTRCA's floodplain and erosion hazard modeling and mapping much more accurate.听听
Maps can change whenever new information is added. For example,鈥痭ew or expanded development or new or replaced infrastructure (e.g., bridges or culverts) can alter the size of a regulated area. This means properties previously鈥痩ocated鈥痮utside of the regulated area鈥痗ould now be within it,鈥痑nd vice versa.听
The UTRCA is currently consulting the public on the draft, updated regulated area maps for the Thames River in the City of London. For most properties within the study area, the regulated area is not changing; UTRCA is regulating less within the City with this update.听
As part of the public consultation process, the UTRCA is inviting property owners in or near the Thames River regulated area in the City of London to one of the following sessions:听听
In-person Open House:听听听
- What: Drop in to discuss the regulated area map updates and view draft maps.听听
- When: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 6-9 pm听
- Where: Civic Garden Complex, Birch Room, 625 Springbank Drive, London听
Virtual Information Session:听听
- What: Join us for a brief presentation about the regulated area map updates.听听
- When: Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 7-8 pm听听
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You can also visit the UTRCA's Thames River regulated area maps project page at for more information, to view draft maps, and to provide feedback on the updates. Comments on the Thames River regulated area maps will be received until December 26, 2024.听
