Mississauga’s Culham Trail secures $5.2M for flood-resilient upgrades
A $5.2-million federal investment will revamp Mississauga's Culham Trail to address recurring flood damage. Planned upgrades include raising the trail, strengthening riverbanks, and enhancing infrastructure to improve resilience and preserve this vital community space.
Frequent flooding has significantly impacted the Culham Trail at Riverwood Conservancy in Mississauga, resulting in portions of the multi-use path being closed since 2024.
On August 22, officials announced a $5.2-million federal investment to reconstruct nearly four kilometres of the popular trail, which is used by over 500,000 people annually.
This initiative could offer a model for how municipalities can build more resilient infrastructure in the future
A key focus of the reconstruction will involve elevating the trail to the five-year flood level to mitigate future flood damage. Reinforcements to riverbanks, improvements to boardwalks, and the addition of benches, signage and enhanced landscaping are also part of the project.
“This investment will make the trail more resilient and accessible for the community,” said Joe Horneck, Mississauga Ward 6 Councillor.
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The project forms part of an $8.8-million federal initiative to improve active transportation infrastructure across Mississauga.
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Fares Al Soud, Member of Parliament for Mississauga Centre, emphasized the importance of maintaining community assets like the Culham Trail, which connects Riverwood, Erindale Park and the University of Toronto Mississauga campus.
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The updated design aims to address the growing challenges posed by seasonal flooding. Officials hope it will serve as a model for integrating resilience into aging infrastructure across Canadian municipalities.