# Port Lands flood protection project is one of the most important in Toronto

**Published by:** [Brandon Donnelly](https://brandondonnelly.com/)
**Published on:** 2023-11-27
**Categories:** construction, flood-protection-project, port-lands, toronto, waterfront-toronto
**URL:** https://brandondonnelly.com/port-lands-flood-protection-project-is-one-of-the-most-important-in-toronto

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This morning I did a hard hat tour of the Port Lands area of Toronto. And once again, I was reminded that this is one of the most important projects taking place in the city right now. When completed at the end of 2024, the $1.25 billion flood protection project is going to create over 60 acres of new greenspace and parkland, and unlock a significant amount of land for development. Already, it's hard to imagine this part of the city not becoming a desirable new neighborhood and a magnet for recreation. I was asked not to share any images from within the site (i.e. the non-public areas), so I'm only sharing the above photo taken from Cherry Street. But we did get a chance to stand on the bed of the new river valley that will eventually take flow from the Don River. And I have photos on my phone to prove it. That was almost certainly a once in a lifetime thing. For the latest on construction progress, check out this video from Waterfront Toronto.

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