The unprecedented levels of rain that the east coast of Canada has been ravaged by over these past few weeks is continuing to have rippling effects on the community. The Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) waterfront specialist Nancy Gaffney has confirmed that Toronto Island Park will definitely be closed until June 30, and may even be closed “well into July”.
The TRCA expects water levels to rise in the next month, and that they could pose a risk of considerable flooding and even damage to some of the homes on the waterfront.
Other concerns, beside the fact that Toronto Island itself is closed for public access (only residents and essential workers have permits for accessing the island) Toronto Hydro station and the fire station have also been issued warnings on how to proceed should there be another storm.
The work permits for for activities taking place on the island leading up until June 30 have been revoked and we are still awaiting news about whether or not services will open up in July.
The Victoria Day fireworks scheduled for this weekend are still set to go off, but they will be relocated to the barge as opposed to the beach.
Click here to learn more about about the closing of Toronto Island.
