2024 Authorizations

Date of Event Applicant Purpose Community Benefit
Jan 6 2020 to Aug 30 2024 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Landform Construction Project, includes infill, berm and breakwater construction
Location: Ashbridge’s Bay
Protection of shoreline erosion and reduce dredging requirement at Ashbridge’s Bay
Jul 7 2021 to Mar 24 2024 Soletanche Bachy Canada Dockwall Demolition & Repair
Location: Ship Channel & west end of Pier 35
Demolition and construction done in conjunction with the Portland Flood Protection Project
Feb 1 2022 to Apr 30 2024 AECON Construction Construction activities
Location: Keating Channel & Don River
Waterfront Toronto’s Portlands Flood Protection Project 
Nov 9 2022 to Apr 1 2024 Elite Construction Construction activities
Location: Ontario Place
Supporting Ontario Place’s Renovations 
Sept 15 2023 to June 2024 Dean Construction Dockwall Demolition & Repair
Location: Basin St & Commissioners St
Demolition and construction done in conjunction with the Portland Flood Protection Project
Dec 6 2023 to Apr 8 2024 Toronto Island Yacht Marina Installation of a temporary boardwalk structure Location: Deep Pike Cut A boardwalk structure to enable Island Yacht Club employees to reach their facilities during the freeze-up of Blockhouse Bay
Jan 1 2024 Unbounded & Jack.org Cold Plunge
Location: Woodbine Beach
Community Event
Jan 1 2024 Boost + Youth Advocacy Centre Polar Bear Dip Polar Bear Dip
Location: Sunnyside Beach
Community Event
Jan 1 2024
 
Concept Fiatlux New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Location: Humber Bay and Harbourfront
Community Program
Jan 8 to Aug 16, 2024 Dean Construction Dockwall Demolition & Repair, Dredging and infilling
Location: Parliament Street Slip
Demolition and construction done in conjunction with the Portland Flood Protection Project
Jan 8 to Mar 17, 2024 Dean Construction Repairs to Seawalls and boat well
Location: RCYC West and South Seawalls
Demolition and construction done in conjunction with the Portland Flood Protection Project
Jan 13 2024 Aliyah Rotman Foundation Polar Bear Dip
Location: Cherry Beach
Community Event
Jan 23 to Aug 31 2024 Priestly Demolition Bridge Demolition
Location: Cherry St Bridge
Demolition and construction done in conjunction with the Portland Flood Protection Project
Jan 15 to June 15 2024
 
QM Environmental Demolition of the West Plug Wall
Location: Polson Slip
Demolition and construction done in conjunction with the Portland Flood Protection Project
Feb 5 2024 to Sept 1 2027 EllisDon Construction Construction activities
Location: Ontario Place
Supporting Ontario Place’s Renovations 
Feb 3  & Mar 24, 2024 Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth Chill for Charity Polar Plunge
Location: Woodbine Beach
Community Event
Mar 1 to Dec 31 2024 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Environmental monitoring activities including water / sediment sampling
Location: Various locations in the port and harbour of Toronto
Environmental Studies benefiting the Toronto Harbour
Jun 1 to Dec 31 2024 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Fish monitoring study
Location: Inner & Outer Harbour
Providing and sustaining a natural environment for the enjoyment of the community
May 1 to Oct 27 2024 National Yacht Club Seasonal sailing activities
Location: Toronto Harbour Jurisdiction
Community Program
May 25 2024 Amici Camping Charity Canoe Heads for Kids
Location: Humber Bay to the Inner Harbour
Community Event
Mar 26 to Jun 15 2024 Galcon Marine Dockwall Repair
Location: Mainland Billy Bishop Airport Ferry Slip
Replacing old infrastructure
Apr 8 to Apr 26 2024 Guild Underpass lighting and Lighting protection
Location:  North Cherry St Bridge
Demolition and construction done in conjunction with the Portland Flood Protection
Apr 15 to Dec 31 2024 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Deployment of acoustic Buoy Fish Tracking study
Location: Inner & Outer Harbour
Providing and sustaining a natural environment for the enjoyment of the community
May 6 to Oct 25 2024 Outer Harbour Dragon Boat Club Seasonal sailing activities
Location: Outer Harbour
Community Program
May 1 to Oct 15 2024 Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club Seasonal sailing activities
Location: Ashbridge’s Bay
Community Program
Apr 6 to Oct 31 2024
 
Royal Canadian Yacht Club Seasonal Sailing Activities
Location: Inner & Outer Harbour
Community Program
May 4 to Sept 30 2024 Queen City Yacht Club Seasonal sailing activities
Location: Outer Harbour and South of Toronto Islands
Community Program

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