Over the past year, many families in the Delrex and Prince Charles neighbourhoods have faced the distress and disruption of basement flooding during two major storm events — one in July 2024, and another in April 2025. In total, approximately 140 homes in Halton Hills have been impacted, with the majority of these located right here in Ward 3. We know that behind every number is a family dealing with unexpected damage, costly repairs, and the worry that it could happen again.

Both Halton Region and the Town of Halton Hills are committed to working with residents to address these challenges.

Public Meeting – June 11

If you live in the Delrex or Prince Charles neighbourhoods, this meeting is especially for you and you may have recently received a letter from Halton Region inviting you to it.

Even if your home has not yet experienced flooding, if you live in the area and want to learn more about flood risks and prevention, you are encouraged to attend.

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Mold Masters Sports Complex, Alcott Heritage Hall, 221 Guelph Street, Georgetown

At the meeting, you’ll hear about:

What caused the recent flooding events
What actions are being taken to prevent future incidents
What financial supports are available to homeowners
What steps you can take to help protect your home

No registration is required, but if you’d like to RSVP, please call 311 or email accesshalton@halton.ca to help them plan for attendance.

Understanding Who Does What: The Region and the Town

Flooding is complex, and both levels of local government play important roles:

Halton Region manages the wastewater (sanitary sewer) system. The recent floods were largely caused by unusually high volumes of stormwater entering the wastewater system and overwhelming its capacity during extreme rainfall events.
The Town of Halton Hills manages local surface drainage systems (ditches, stormwater outlets, grading) and issues permits for home plumbing work related to flood prevention.

The Region and the Town are working together to understand how water is entering the system, where upgrades may be needed, and how we can better support homeowners.

Council Takes Action: New Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Approved

Recognizing the strain that many residents are facing, Town Council recently approved a Pilot Program for Building (Plumbing) Permit Fee Grants.

If you have, or are making eligible flood prevention upgrades — such as installing sump pumps, disconnecting weeping tiles, or adding backwater valves — this program will waive the $251.21 plumbing permit fee required to complete the work. The goal is to remove financial barriers and encourage as many residents as possible to take protective measures. This pilot applies to up to 200 permits and will support both those already impacted by flooding and others who wish to be proactive.

👉 You can read the full Council report here: Proposed Pilot Program for Building (Plumbing) Permit Fee Grant – Report TPW-2025-017

Additional Help: Free Household Drainage Surveys

Halton Region is also offering free Household Drainage Surveys, providing expert advice and tailored recommendations for your property. The Region will arrange for a licensed plumbing contractor to assess your home at no cost.

You can sign up for a Household Drainage Survey at the June 11 meeting, or anytime by calling 311 or emailing accesshalton@halton.ca.

Learn More About Halton Region’s Flooding Support Programs

The Region offers a range of financial supports to assist with both recovery and prevention, including:

For more information please visit the links above or www.halton.ca/flood

More Information to Come

Following the June 11 meeting, I’ll be sharing a follow-up post to provide more details on the different types of flooding (and why they happen), as well as tips homeowners can take to reduce risk and damage.

This is a challenging issue — but one that we’re addressing together, with compassion, persistence, and a clear plan forward. I hope to see many of you at the meeting on June 11.

Public Meeting on Basement Flooding in the Delrex and Prince Charles area