Sherbourne Park Water Channel

Crews have begun construction of the 240-metre long water channel that runs the entire length of Sherbourne Park. Work on the water channel, which is made of concrete with a light, sandblasted finish, began on the south side of the park and is now about 50 per cent complete. Over the next month, crews will continue pouring concrete into the wooden formwork which acts as a mold for the channel. Work will take place under a large white tent to allow the concrete to set protected from the winter elements. The south side water channel is expected to be fully formed by the end of March.

The water channel will play a key role in the stormwater management system for East Bayfront. Stormwater will be treated with strong UV light in the Sherbourne Park UV Purification Facility located in the basement of the park’s pavilion. After the UV treatment is complete, the water will enter the park’s water channel through one of three dramatic sculptures that rise almost nine metres from the ground. After traveling the full length of the channel, the clean water will be discharged into Lake Ontario.

The water channel is raised on the north side of the park and includes a biofiltration bed for further stormwater treatment. As the channel moves south of Queens Quay toward the pavilion it becomes recessed until it reaches ground level.