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In 1954 citizens of Mimico living in newly built houses near the upper reaches complained that the creek flooded, and lobbied to have the creek replaced by [[storm sewers]], and a study was prepared. According to ''[[HTO: Toronto's water from Lake Iroquois to lost rivers to low-flow toilets]]'' the creek was buried in the around 1965. | In 1954 citizens of Mimico living in newly built houses near the upper reaches complained that the creek flooded, and lobbied to have the creek replaced by [[storm sewers]], and a study was prepared. According to ''[[HTO: Toronto's water from Lake Iroquois to lost rivers to low-flow toilets]]'' the creek was buried in the around 1965. | ||
The creek west of Superior Creek is [[Jackson Creek (Toronto)|Jackson Creek]], while the creek east of Superior Creek is [[Mimico Creek]]. | |||
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Revision as of 16:49, 18 December 2023
Superior Creek was a stream draining into Lake Ontario in the former city of Mimico.[1] It was approximately 3 kilometers long, with headwaters near the present intersection of Kipling Avenue and The Queensway.[2] The lower reaches of the creek had become polluted, and were buried in a sewer in 1915.[3] In 1954 citizens of Mimico living in newly built houses near the upper reaches complained that the creek flooded, and lobbied to have the creek replaced by storm sewers, and a study was prepared. According to HTO: Toronto's water from Lake Iroquois to lost rivers to low-flow toilets the creek was buried in the around 1965.
The creek west of Superior Creek is Jackson Creek, while the creek east of Superior Creek is Mimico Creek.
References
- ↑ Superior Creek, 2009-10-14.
- ↑ Wayne Reeves, Christina Palassio (2008-10-01). HTO: Toronto's water from Lake Iroquois to lost rivers to low-flow toilets. Coach House Press. ISBN 9781552452080. Retrieved on 2011-12-29.
- ↑ Michael Harrison. Lost creeks of South Etobicoke, 2010-03-19. Retrieved on 2011-12-30.