TRACK 1, DAY 2
Lakeview Village: Large-Scale Implementation of LID Stormwater Systems
Andrew Fata, Urbantech Consulting and Geoffrey Russell, City of Mississauga
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | Hall A
ABSTRACT
The Lakeview Village development in Mississauga represents one of Canada’s largest and most comprehensively integrated Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater systems: an early example of subdivision-scale design that anticipated the principles now embedded in Ontario’s Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval (CLI ECA).
Although constructed before the CLI ECA came into effect, the project demonstrates how distributed, filtration-based systems can achieve the intent of treating the 90th-percentile rainfall event while integrating seamlessly into urban infrastructure.
Located on a 71-hectare waterfront site, the community incorporates 94 concrete-lined bioretention systems within public rights-of-way, designed in accordance with CVC/TRCA STEP guidelines to meet Level 1 water quality criteria.
The systems were constructed as modular cast-in-place units, with custom-precast alternatives explored for future replication. Placement within the road geometry was optimized to minimize pavement exposure, maintain utility clearances, and support long-term maintenance access.
All LIDs were represented in a subdivision-wide dual-drainage PCSWMM model to confirm hydraulic compatibility and resiliency. Filtration was selected in place of infiltration due to shallow groundwater and contamination constraints, consistent with CLI ECA flexibility.
A detailed operations plan developed with the City of Mississauga and Region of Peel establishes inspection and maintenance protocols to ensure long-term LID health. Lakeview Village stands as a benchmark for resilient, maintainable, and visually cohesive stormwater infrastructure aligned with today’s regulatory expectations.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Andrew Fata, Urbantech Consulting
Andrew Fata, M.Sc. Eng., P.Eng., is a Senior Associate in Water Resources at Urbantech Consulting, where he oversees the firm’s water resources engineering team and leads stormwater management initiatives across scale, from watershed and subwatershed studies to detailed design.
His professional background spans nearly two decades of experience in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater infrastructure analysis, and low-impact development design. Andrew has played key roles in multidisciplinary planning and engineering teams, contributing to subwatershed studies, environmental implementation reports, functional servicing studies, and infrastructure assessments across the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
His work includes guiding engineering teams through municipal Class Environmental Assessments, master planning assignments, and infrastructure evaluations for both private and public sector clients. Prior to joining Urbantech, he managed engineering groups focused on storm and sanitary systems, environmental assessments, and stormwater modelling, while also supporting business development, hiring, training, and client relations.
In addition to his technical role, Andrew contributes to broader organizational growth through business development, marketing, standards development, and mentorship within the engineering team. His areas of specialization include land development, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, open channel design, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management including LID, and servicing feasibility studies.
Geoffrey Russell, City of Mississauga
Geoffrey Russell, C. Tech. is a seasoned municipal infrastructure leader with over a decade of progressive experience in development engineering, construction management, and strategic planning.
Currently serving as Supervisor of Development Engineering – South at the City of Mississauga, Geoffrey leads a high-performing team responsible for reviewing complex development applications and coordinating infrastructure servicing strategies. His career spans multimillion-dollar brownfield and infill projects, contract oversight, and stakeholder engagement across both public and private sectors.
Geoffrey is known for driving innovation in municipal processes, mentoring emerging professionals, and aligning engineering solutions with long-term growth and sustainability goals. He holds a Civil Engineering Technology diploma from Mohawk College and is a registered C. Tech. with OACETT.