Overview


Urban Watershed Group (UWG)
is recognized for and specializes in creative and innovative urban land and civil engineering solutions for planners, developers and public sector clients. The team includes environmental, municipal and water resources engineering and other information technology specialists affiliated with the Greenland Group of Companies. UWG provides diverse services and leading-edge capabilities that can support the success of the most challenging urban land projects today. UWG was established in 2002 as a consulting firm with various civil engineering business units that were self-managed, yet worked together as a composite team to produce cost-effective results. In 2006, the company joined GREENLAND® to strengthen its capabilities within increasingly competitive markets and to use all proprietary GREENLAND® decision support system and smart analytical tools. Since incorporation, UWG continues to help shape the world around us – including time-tested experience, comprehensive resources and intelligent solutions for urban land projects.

Our core service offerings include:

  • Land Development Engineering
    • Subdivision Engineering
    • Site Plan Engineering
  • Low Impact Development
  • Field Services and Contract Administration
  • Environmental Services
    • Monitoring, Phase 1 and 2 ESAs and compliance
The key to Urban Watershed’s success is its people. Direct principal involvement in every project gives clients the experienced project management, effective communication and technical expertise they deserve. From initial meetings through planning, project development and construction, a UWG principal provides experienced coordination and assurance that your project receives the vital resources and hands-on expertise to make it successful. The company also has respected relationships with governmental and regulatory decision-makers and an unequaled grasp of local building and development regulations in the Canadian market. UWG continues to be an extraordinarily versatile company for site and civil engineering projects. We have successfully worked on numerous large and complex mixed-use projects and are recognized as industry leaders in solving challenging issues.
 

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Client Testimonials

Town of Penetanguishene

Thank you very much to everyone who was involved in making this happen.  The report is very clear, precise, and informative.  I’m pleasantly surprised at the (watermain testing) results which have eased some of my concerns regarding this pipe... Thanks again.  Much appreciated.

Alain Roy
Water Distribution Operator

Town of Penetanguishene (Ontario)
December 9, 2024
 

Corporation of the Town of Collingwood (Canada)

RE: Town of Collingwood - Master Stormwater Management Final Report

Your team did a great job conveying the output of your work to the Development Committee last night.  I think the analysis was well understood by Members, and that there is confidence in the approach you have taken to the work.  This topic is very important for Collingwood, and it is great to have this intelligent analysis from which to continue to leap forward.
 
Sincerely,
 
Sonya G. Skinner, P. Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
Corporation of the Town of Collingwood (Canada)
February 15, 2022
 

Simcoe County District School Board

On behalf of the Simcoe County District School Board, I would like to thank the Greenland Group of Companies for their exemplary civil engineering and landscape architectural services. You have been an integral part of the Board’s success in a multitude of new construction projects. Greenland’s commitment, thoroughness, and professionalism have led to the success of each and every one of these projects. Your attention to timeliness and budgetary concerns makes you a leader in the field of consulting services.

Steve Parker
Manager – Design & Construction Services
Simcoe County District School Board

February 3, 2014
 

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