MEDIA ADVISORY - Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure Project Due Diligence Report

TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2016 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to a technical briefing and press conference on the Due Diligence Report for the Port Lands Flood Protection project.

The due diligence program was undertaken to provide greater certainty on the cost, construction schedule and risks associated with Waterfront Toronto's proposal to flood protect the Port Lands and surrounding areas and unlock its significant economic development potential. The Port Lands Flood Protection Project would create additional outlets to convey flood waters – including a new mouth for the Don River – in order to provide flood protection. Providing flood protection for the Port Lands and unlocking its development were identified as top priorities by all three levels of government when they first established Waterfront Toronto in 2001.

The technical briefing will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – when advance copies of the Due Diligence Report will be available – to be followed by a press conference and media availability at approximately 11:30 a.m.

WHO:	Will Fleissig, President and CEO, Waterfront Toronto
	David Kusturin, Chief Operating Officer, Waterfront Toronto
WHEN:	Thursday, October 20, 2016
	10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Materials available for review (EMBARGOED)
	10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Technical Briefing; Waterfront Toronto staff available to answer technical questions (EMBARGOED)
	11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Statement and media availability (EMBARGO LIFTED)
WHERE:	Waterfront Toronto Boardroom
	20 Bay Street, 13^th Floor, Suite 1310
	Toronto, ON

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:    

• All individuals participating in the lock-up will be required to remain in the room until the embargo is lifted (approximately 11:30am) and the Due Diligence Report is publicly released.
• Flash drives with copies of relevant materials will be provided.
• All participants are required to sign in.

SOURCE Waterfront Toronto

Andrew Hilton, Waterfront Toronto 416-427-4613 or [email protected]; Meghan Hogan, Waterfront Toronto 416-214-1344 x276 or [email protected]