East Humber River (EMS789) Bank Stabilization Project – Completed

Share: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) completed a bank stabilization project to protect a pedestrian bridge and section of the Humber Trail. 

Project Location

A map of the East Humber River Bank Stabilization project area,
A map of the East Humber River Bank Stabilization Project area. Source: TRCA, 2022.

Scope of Work

  • Start Date: June 2022
  • Completion Date: August 2022

Major maintenance was completed at the East Humber River (EMS789) Bank Stabilization Project in order to restore erosion control for bridge and trail protection. The project involved the following:

  • Construction of a vegetated stone revetment and post-and-paddle fence
  • Site restoration, including seeding disturbed areas as well as tree and shrub planting

 

A steel pedestrian bridge crossing the East Humber River has an exposed abutment with an erosion scour surrounding it
Before photo of site showing an exposed bridge abutment and an erosion scour infringing on the William Granger Greenway trail. Source: TRCA, 2022.
After photo of site showing a completed vegetated rock buttress and restored site. Source: TRCA, 2023.
After photo of site showing a completed vegetated rock buttress and restored site. Source: TRCA, 2023.