Engineering & Environmental Consultants
Providing technical solutions grounded in sustainability.
Our Mission
We strive to implement innovative, cost-effective and environmentally sound solutions for clients.
Who We Are
Founded in 1990, Aquafor Beech is a Canadian company that provides engineering and environmental services to public and private sector clients. Since its inception, Aquafor has applied a multi-disciplinary, adaptive management approach that has placed us at the leading front of our industry. Our firm's principal focus is on watershed planning, environmental restoration, fluvial geomorphology, stormwater management (including Low Impact Development), aquatic and terrestrial ecology, environmental assessment and permitting, water resources engineering, and municipal infrastructure design.
Highlighted Projects
Saigon Park - Stormwater Management & Public Space
Aquafor undertook the design of Saigon Park with the goal of creating a public space while simultaneously reducing downstream flooding and improving water quality. The design consisted of a lake-wetland complex that was integrated with trails, lookout points, fitness stations, a terraced seating area, and a public art installation. The park ultimately stood out as a model for green stormwater infrastructure and was nominated for the ULI Americas Awards for Excellence.
Applewood Creek at Lakeview Golf Course
Aquafor provided Natural Channel design services for Applewood Creek through Lakeview Golf Course. The project included 1.1 km of channel naturalization, new bridges and irrigation, and the re-design of 5 golf course holes, including the signature 17th.
East Don River Multi-Use Trail
Aquafor completed the showcase EA & Design for TRCA & City of Toronto. The project included a 6 km trail through the pristine Don River valley, including 10 bridge crossings over the Don River, two tunnels and two providing railway grade separation, and channel stabilization to ensure longevity of the trail. Ecological constraints and highlights such as the presence of Environmentally Significant Areas were integrated into the design to highlight the natural beauty of Toronto’s Don Valley.
Upper Highland Creek Pan-Am Trail Connection
Aquafor undertook the detailed design of the Pan-Am Multi-Use Pathway within Morningside Park, providing a key linkage within the City of Toronto’s transportation network. The project included design of 3 bridges spanning the meander belt, connection nodes and resting areas, and extensive environmental permitting to support construction of the trail.
Toronto Basement Flooding Mitigation
Aquafor was retained by the City of Toronto to undertake basement flooding mitigation studies and construction supervision in a number of areas throughout the City. The studies involved CCTV sewer inspections, exfiltration tests, smoke testing, dye testing, and sewer network modelling using InfoWorks. Based on the results of the assessments, improvements to the sewer network designed and subsequently implemented to mitigate flooding risk.
