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Investing in our<br />
<strong>City</strong>’s Future<br />
<strong>Build</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong><br />
<strong>Program</strong>
Message from the Mayor<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> is a city <strong>of</strong><br />
vibrant <strong>Surrey</strong> communities is a city <strong>of</strong><br />
vibrant communities<br />
As <strong>Surrey</strong> evolves into British Columbia’s next<br />
metropolitan centre, the <strong>City</strong> is implementing the<br />
most comprehensive capital projects plan in <strong>Surrey</strong>’s<br />
history to ensure that our neighbourhoods remain<br />
vibrant and we continue to thrive as an economic<br />
generator for the region.<br />
Our communities are continuing to grow, and as<br />
a result, we need more civic facilities to serve<br />
our citizens and our business community. We are<br />
implementing the <strong>Build</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong> program to make<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> an even more exciting place to live and to<br />
position the city for growth over the next decade.<br />
The capital projects outlined in this document will<br />
be built over the next six years and include new<br />
recreation opportunities, improved police and fire<br />
coverage, enhanced residential and commercial<br />
development, expanded library and arts services,<br />
and the creation <strong>of</strong> a thriving downtown core. As we<br />
move our city forward, we will balance growth with<br />
sustainability and continue to improve the quality <strong>of</strong><br />
life for people living and working in <strong>Surrey</strong>. The future<br />
lives here in our city, and the policies and projects we<br />
are creating today will strengthen our city now and in<br />
the future.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Dianne L. Watts, Mayor<br />
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Key Facts<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong>’s population at 480,000 people<br />
is the 12th largest city in Canada and<br />
the second largest in British Columbia<br />
At 317.2 sq. km., by area, <strong>Surrey</strong> is the<br />
largest city in Metro Vancouver<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong>’s growth rate averages nearly<br />
10,000 new residents annually<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> is strategically located at<br />
the trading crossroads <strong>of</strong> Greater<br />
Vancouver, bordering the United States<br />
and a Gateway to the Pacific Rim<br />
The city has observed seven<br />
consecutive years <strong>of</strong> record breaking<br />
construction value exceeding $7 billion<br />
in activity<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> is a leader in excellence earning<br />
national and international awards<br />
annually for financial reporting, building<br />
excellence, recreation, policing and<br />
green initiatives<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> has one <strong>of</strong> the healthiest<br />
balance sheets in the country with<br />
about $500 million in cash reserves<br />
The city has 6,425 acres <strong>of</strong> designated<br />
park and protected open spaces<br />
supplemented by close to 1,400 acres<br />
<strong>of</strong> provincial park, wildlife areas and<br />
regional parks<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> is a city <strong>of</strong> young families<br />
with well over 100,000 children and<br />
the largest school district in B.C.<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> is a diverse community with<br />
43% <strong>of</strong> residents having a mother<br />
tongue language other than English<br />
For three years in a row <strong>Surrey</strong> has<br />
been named the best place in B.C.<br />
to invest, and the <strong>City</strong> was also<br />
ranked the best place to invest in<br />
Western Canada<br />
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<strong>City</strong> Centre<br />
The development <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> Centre over the next five years will<br />
transform the downtown core to create British Columbia’s next great<br />
metropolitan centre. It will become the commercial, residential,<br />
entertainment, educational, civic and cultural heart <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong>.<br />
New Downtown Library<br />
The new award-winning<br />
downtown library opened in<br />
September 2011 and is an iconic<br />
architectural landmark in <strong>City</strong><br />
Centre. The LEED-certified,<br />
75,000-square-foot facility is the<br />
state-<strong>of</strong>-heart hub for <strong>Surrey</strong>’s<br />
library services, and acts as<br />
a unique gathering place for<br />
residents. The library includes two<br />
impressive public art features.<br />
Covered Youth Park<br />
A new covered outdoor youth<br />
park opened in Summer 2011<br />
adjacent to the new Chuck Bailey<br />
Recreation Centre and provides<br />
additional opportunities for<br />
outdoor recreation programming,<br />
particularly during wet weather.<br />
Chuck Bailey<br />
Recreation Centre<br />
The Chuck Bailey Recreation<br />
Centre was initially built as a<br />
Games Preparation Centre for the<br />
2010 Winter Olympic Games. The<br />
building has been adapted into<br />
a 20,000 square foot recreation<br />
centre featuring a gymnasium,<br />
a youth lounge, preschool area<br />
and multi-purpose space. The<br />
building includes Canada’s largest<br />
non-commercial urban screen<br />
featuring changing displays <strong>of</strong><br />
digital artwork.<br />
<strong>City</strong> Centre Library<br />
Seniors’ Space<br />
A 3,500 square foot addition<br />
was constructed at the Chuck<br />
Bailey Recreation Centre<br />
to accommodate seniors’<br />
programming. The centre<br />
includes multi-purpose space,<br />
craft room, computer lab, lounge<br />
and billiards room.<br />
Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre<br />
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<strong>City</strong> Centre<br />
New <strong>City</strong> Hall<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong>’s new 200,000 square foot<br />
<strong>City</strong> Hall will act as a catalyst to<br />
stimulate further private sector<br />
investment and job creation in the<br />
city, and will be easily accessible to<br />
residents and businesses.<br />
Community Plaza<br />
<strong>City</strong> Centre will be anchored by<br />
a new community plaza that will<br />
connect with the existing Central<br />
<strong>City</strong> plaza and provide a large<br />
gathering place to host community<br />
festivals and outdoor events,<br />
accommodating up to 5,000 people.<br />
Performing Arts Centre<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is building a new<br />
Performing Arts Centre with a 1,600<br />
seat flexible theatre and a 250 seat<br />
studio theatre. It will transform<br />
the area into an energetic hub <strong>of</strong><br />
entertainment and cultural activity.<br />
<strong>City</strong> Hall<br />
Concept drawing <strong>of</strong> Performing Arts Centre<br />
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<strong>City</strong> Centre<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong> is partnering with government,<br />
academic institutions and the private sector to<br />
support a number <strong>of</strong> new capital projects for <strong>City</strong><br />
Centre. The investments will prepare the city for<br />
future growth, transform the downtown core, and<br />
provide residents with world-class facilities.<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> Memorial Hospital Expansion<br />
Outpatient Care & Surgery Centre<br />
Green Network<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is creating a green network,<br />
including nature trails, green streets<br />
and green corridors that will link<br />
<strong>City</strong> Centre neighbourhoods with<br />
other major parks, open spaces, and<br />
pathway networks. The network will<br />
also connect Holland Park to the<br />
new Community Plaza.<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> Memorial<br />
Hospital Expansion<br />
Outpatient Care and<br />
Surgery Centre<br />
The new Jim Pattison Outpatient<br />
Care and Surgery Centre opened<br />
in Summer 2011 and provides<br />
outpatient surgery, diagnostic<br />
procedures and community services.<br />
This unique facility <strong>of</strong>fers specialized<br />
clinics and programs, including a<br />
breast health clinic and the first<br />
comprehensive HIV/AIDS and<br />
Hepatitis C clinic in the Fraser Valley.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> has increased travel options<br />
to the facility and the new RCMP E<br />
Division headquarters by enhancing<br />
bus stops, providing new pathways,<br />
and adding cycling lanes along 140th<br />
Street and Fraser Highway.<br />
Simon Fraser University<br />
Expansion<br />
SFU unveiled its new expansion –<br />
Podium 2 – in 2011, adding another<br />
54,000 square feet <strong>of</strong> space to the<br />
campus. It includes new classroom<br />
space for research, teaching and labs.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is working with SFU on<br />
a proposal for a 200 bed student<br />
residence building in <strong>City</strong> Centre. The<br />
facility will reinforce the University’s<br />
presence in <strong>Surrey</strong> and support the<br />
continued growth <strong>of</strong> the campus.<br />
District Education Centre<br />
The <strong>Surrey</strong> School District opened<br />
the doors to the new District<br />
Education Centre in 2011, which<br />
provides a consolidated place for<br />
staff, students, parents and the<br />
community to learn. The new facility,<br />
built to LEED gold standards,<br />
provides new spaces for <strong>Surrey</strong><br />
Connect (online) students, Education<br />
Services, Aboriginal Education and<br />
other educational programs.<br />
Major residential projects<br />
completed:<br />
The <strong>City</strong>point development<br />
at 108 Avenue and University<br />
Drive consists <strong>of</strong> two high rise<br />
condominium towers.<br />
The d’Corize development at<br />
104 Avenue and University Drive<br />
includes 180 new residential units.<br />
The G-5 Properties Ltd.<br />
development at 13555 Gateway<br />
Drive, completed in 2009, is a fourstorey<br />
apartment building containing<br />
75 units.<br />
Ferguson Properties completed<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> 76 stacked<br />
townhouse units at 13940/60 –<br />
108 Avenue in 2009.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong> is a partner in<br />
the $512-million expansion and<br />
redevelopment <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong> Memorial<br />
Hospital. The project includes a<br />
new critical care tower, expanded<br />
emergency department, a centre<br />
<strong>of</strong> excellence in care for high-risk<br />
newborns and a clinical academic<br />
campus.<br />
SFU <strong>Surrey</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong>point Project<br />
In 2009, Parkway Projects<br />
Ltd. development completed a<br />
four storey apartment building<br />
containing 56 units at 10822<br />
<strong>City</strong> Parkway.<br />
The Infinity Tower, a 36-storey<br />
condominium building is located<br />
at 100 Avenue and King George<br />
Boulevard.<br />
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Community Development<br />
Park Place<br />
Concord Pacific is developing<br />
the Park Place project which<br />
includes two towers with 790<br />
new residential units.<br />
Urban Village<br />
WestStone Properties is<br />
building a $1 billion, nine-acre<br />
development which includes<br />
condominiums, studios and<br />
two-storey town homes.<br />
Quattro<br />
RCMP E Division<br />
Headquarters<br />
The Headquarters for the<br />
RCMP’s E Division will be<br />
relocated from Vancouver to<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> bringing 2,500 jobs<br />
to the city. The facility will<br />
consolidate existing RCMP<br />
headquarters units currently<br />
being housed throughout<br />
Metro Vancouver to a new<br />
site in Green Timbers, and<br />
will built to LEED Gold<br />
standards.<br />
Park Place<br />
Ultra at Urban Village<br />
RCMP E Division Headquarters<br />
District Education Centre<br />
Quattro is a four-building, 12.5<br />
acre development <strong>of</strong> town<br />
houses, low-rise and highrise<br />
condominiums that will<br />
include up to 2,000 new units.<br />
‘<strong>Build</strong>ing D’ <strong>of</strong> Quattro Project<br />
Parkway Projects Ltd.<br />
Laurel Place - Seniors’ Care Facility<br />
Ferguson Properties<br />
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Newton<br />
RCMP detachment expansion<br />
New Cultural Centre<br />
New Turf Fields and<br />
Amenities at Newton<br />
Athletic Park<br />
In partnership with Kwantlen<br />
Polytechnic University, the <strong>City</strong><br />
installed a new artificial turf field<br />
that includes grand stand seating<br />
for 500 people, lighting for night<br />
use, and a digital score board and<br />
game clock. The park was enhanced<br />
with new recreational amenities<br />
including volleyball courts, children’s<br />
play area and additional parking.<br />
A fourth artificial turf field will be<br />
constructed in 2012, making Newton<br />
Athletic Park the premier soccer<br />
facility in Western Canada.<br />
New Turf Field at<br />
Tamanawis Park<br />
A second artificial turf field was<br />
installed at Tamanawis Park<br />
providing additional field hockey<br />
capacity to meet the growing<br />
demand in this area.<br />
New Cricket Fields at West<br />
Newton Community Park<br />
Four cricket pitches are under<br />
development at Newton Athletic<br />
Park, adding considerable capacity<br />
for the growing sport <strong>of</strong> cricket.<br />
RCMP Detachment<br />
Expansion<br />
The main RCMP detachment<br />
underwent a 34,000 squarefoot<br />
expansion. The annex will<br />
accommodate close to 300<br />
employees and was built to LEED<br />
silver standards, incorporating the<br />
latest in green technology and<br />
standards for construction and<br />
facility management. The new<br />
facility was named after Frank B.<br />
Pearson, a former <strong>Surrey</strong> RCMP<br />
Officer, and features new public art.<br />
Newton Cultural Centre<br />
The decommissioned Newton Fire<br />
Hall #10 has been converted into<br />
the new Newton Cultural Centre,<br />
home to the <strong>Surrey</strong> Arts Council.<br />
The facility <strong>of</strong>fers a central meeting<br />
location for artist and art groups<br />
as well as a variety <strong>of</strong> programs,<br />
exhibits and rehearsal spaces.<br />
New Town Centre<br />
The new neighbourhood will include<br />
enhanced transit, recreation and<br />
civic facilities, as well as highdensity<br />
residential and commercial<br />
development, public open spaces<br />
and a vibrant Main Street that will<br />
create a high quality, sustainable<br />
urban centre.<br />
Tamanawis Park Fieldhouse<br />
This two-storey building will<br />
include showers, change rooms,<br />
washrooms, a community room,<br />
and a multi-purpose room. The<br />
1,850-square foot facility will be<br />
constructed in 2012.<br />
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Newton<br />
Beautification Initiatives<br />
Fire Hall 10<br />
Large planters filled with flowers<br />
have been installed in the Town<br />
Centre, and decorative wraps were<br />
applied to utility kiosks to deter<br />
graffiti. Seasonal lighting has been<br />
installed along 72 Ave. and King<br />
George Blvd.<br />
Newton Wave Pool<br />
New Fitness Facility<br />
at Newton Recreation<br />
Centre/Wave Pool<br />
A new gymnasium and mat room<br />
has been added to the Newton<br />
Wave Pool, which <strong>of</strong>fers a variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> new active programs for the<br />
community. The Recreation<br />
Centre was renovated to improve<br />
the community hall space and<br />
preschool. Next, a new larger and<br />
more modern fitness facility will be<br />
constructed to meet the demands<br />
<strong>of</strong> Newton’s growing population.<br />
The project is expected to be<br />
completed in 2013 and will include<br />
a public art feature.<br />
Alder Gardens<br />
New Fitness Facility at Newton<br />
Recreation Centre/Wave Pool<br />
Enhanced Transit Service<br />
The Newton Transit Exchange will<br />
be upgraded to improve service<br />
and support growing ridership. The<br />
Newton Town Centre Plan calls for<br />
the future relocation <strong>of</strong> the Newton<br />
Transit Exchange to a site south <strong>of</strong><br />
72 Avenue. The location has been<br />
chosen to enable efficient and<br />
convenient integration with future<br />
Light Rail Transit along King George<br />
Boulevard.<br />
New Police Station<br />
A new Newton District Police<br />
Station will be built to provide<br />
enhanced policing coverage.<br />
Pre-Trial Services<br />
Centre Expansion<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> is partnering with the<br />
Province to expand the <strong>Surrey</strong><br />
Pre-trial Services Centre to address<br />
the need for greater capacity.<br />
Focus on Walking<br />
With the adoption <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s<br />
new Walking Plan, there has been<br />
a recognition <strong>of</strong> the importance<br />
<strong>of</strong> walking in creating healthy,<br />
livable and safe communities.<br />
The plan facilitates walking<br />
within Newton Town Centre and<br />
includes pedestrian infrastructure<br />
improvements to encourage safe<br />
and convenient walking routes<br />
throughout the area. The upgrades<br />
will improve pedestrian letdowns at<br />
crossing locations and add two new<br />
enhanced crosswalk facilities. These<br />
improvements were identified<br />
through a comprehensive review<br />
<strong>of</strong> all the sidewalk and pedestrian<br />
crossings within the Newton Town<br />
Centre area.<br />
Unwin Park<br />
A new water spray park and<br />
picnic shelters have been<br />
constructed in Unwin Park.<br />
T.E. Scott<br />
Neighbourhood Park<br />
A new TE Scott Neighbourhood Park<br />
has been developed featuring two<br />
informal playfields, washrooms, a<br />
looped pathway and picnic shelter.<br />
Tree Planting<br />
360 shade trees will be planted in<br />
existing parks in Newton.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong> partnered<br />
with the federal and provincial<br />
governments and the YWCA to build<br />
Alder Gardens – a $12.5 million<br />
supportive housing development<br />
that will provide 36 apartments for<br />
women and their children at risk <strong>of</strong><br />
homelessness in <strong>Surrey</strong>.<br />
Newton Recreation Centre<br />
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South <strong>Surrey</strong><br />
Kensington Prairie Community Centre<br />
Outdoor Green Wall<br />
Green over Grey designers planted<br />
the largest outdoor green wall <strong>of</strong><br />
its kind in North America on the<br />
Semiahmoo Library and RCMP<br />
Facility. The unique design is nearly<br />
3,000 square feet and consists <strong>of</strong><br />
over 10,000 plants and 120<br />
different species.<br />
Pioneer Pedestrian<br />
and Cycling Overpass<br />
The new Pioneer Pedestrian and<br />
Cycling Overpass over Highway<br />
99 at 35 Avenue connects<br />
neighbourhoods on both sides <strong>of</strong><br />
the highway to regional cycling<br />
routes, and will eventually connect<br />
to the U.S. border. A vital link in the<br />
city’s greenway, it is part <strong>of</strong> a suite<br />
<strong>of</strong> pedestrian and cycling projects<br />
being delivered which include the<br />
Tynehead Overpass over Highway<br />
#1, 29 km <strong>of</strong> greenway pathways,<br />
and 92 km <strong>of</strong> on-street bike lanes.<br />
Special Crosswalk<br />
South <strong>Surrey</strong> now boasts Canada’s<br />
first special crosswalk with<br />
pedestrian presence detection.<br />
The crosswalk at 24 Avenue and<br />
Mall Entrance improves safety<br />
and reduces delays by detecting<br />
pedestrians and operating<br />
the flashing lights only while<br />
pedestrians are present.<br />
16 Ave/Hwy 99 Interchange<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is working with senior<br />
levels <strong>of</strong> government to create<br />
a new Hwy 99 interchange at<br />
16 Avenue. The interchange will<br />
improve goods movement, border<br />
crossing circulation, and commuter<br />
connectivity between Highway 99<br />
and the Abbotsford airport.<br />
New Grandview Heights<br />
Swimming Pool<br />
A new 50 metre indoor swimming<br />
pool with diving facilities will<br />
be built to serve the growing<br />
neighbourhoods in south and east<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong>. The new pool will provide<br />
additional competitive and leisure<br />
opportunities, including learn to<br />
swim lessons, water fitness and<br />
rehabilitation programs.<br />
New Fitness Facility at<br />
South <strong>Surrey</strong> Recreation<br />
Centre<br />
A new fitness facility with the latest<br />
equipment will provide more fitness<br />
options for the growing South<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> community. <strong>Program</strong>ming<br />
will include weights, stretching and<br />
cardio programming for a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
ages and abilities.<br />
Community Arts Space<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong> will be developing<br />
additional arts space in South<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong>. The first phase will be<br />
a 3,500 to 4,000 square foot<br />
expansion to the South <strong>Surrey</strong><br />
Recreation Centre in 2012. The<br />
second phase will be the creation<br />
<strong>of</strong> a new arts centre on 152 Street<br />
in the South <strong>Surrey</strong> town centre.<br />
The facility will include performing<br />
arts and visual arts space, as well<br />
as instructional and studio areas.<br />
New Kensington Prairie<br />
Community Centre<br />
The former Kensington Prairie<br />
School has been converted into a<br />
multi-purpose community centre<br />
with space and facilities to serve<br />
the growing communities <strong>of</strong> Morgan<br />
Creek, Rosemary Heights and<br />
Grandview.<br />
Kwomais Point Park<br />
<strong>Build</strong>ing Renovations<br />
The Sanford Hall and Kwomais<br />
Lodge buildings have been<br />
renovated to provide new space<br />
for recreational programming and<br />
community use in the spectacular<br />
setting <strong>of</strong> Kwomais Point Park. A<br />
public art mosaic feature has been<br />
added to the entrance plaza.<br />
Pioneer Pedestrian and Cycling Overpass<br />
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South <strong>Surrey</strong><br />
New Grandview Fire Hall<br />
Grandview’s volunteer fire hall<br />
was replaced with a new ‘fulltime’<br />
fire hall, <strong>of</strong>fering enhanced fire<br />
and emergency services. The new<br />
hall incorporates many unique<br />
sustainability features, including a<br />
solar hot water system, reduced<br />
flow water fixtures, and energy<br />
saving lighting systems. It also<br />
includes a public art display<br />
which represents the spirit <strong>of</strong><br />
the community, depicting two<br />
firefighters and four students from<br />
Hall’s Prairie Elementary School.<br />
Town Centre Streetscape<br />
- Public Art Feature<br />
Public Art which references the<br />
Semiahmoo Trail will be added to a<br />
new 16 Avenue sidewalk bordering<br />
the Semiahmoo Mall. Glen<br />
Anderson, the artist who previously<br />
created pebble mosaics for Holland<br />
Park, has designed a pebble<br />
mosaic border illustrating nature<br />
characteristics <strong>of</strong> the trail.<br />
Morgan Crossing<br />
Morgan Crossing is a new village<br />
in Morgan Heights which was<br />
designed as a walkable, vibrant<br />
community where people can enjoy<br />
entertainment, leisure, recreation,<br />
shopping and dining amenities all<br />
within a few steps from their front<br />
doors. The development includes<br />
apartments and over 60 shops and<br />
services.<br />
Grandview Corners<br />
The Grandview Corners shopping<br />
district includes over 70 fashion,<br />
food and home furnishing stores.<br />
South Point<br />
Designed to capture the essence<br />
<strong>of</strong> city living, South Point brings<br />
sophisticated urban style with<br />
modern convenience. The High<br />
Street development includes 88<br />
flats and city homes, surrounded<br />
by shops, cafes, restaurants and<br />
essential services.<br />
campbell heights land use plan<br />
campbell heights phase 1<br />
Campbell Heights Business<br />
Park in South <strong>Surrey</strong><br />
Campbell Heights Business Park is<br />
a high-end development covering<br />
1,900 acres. The <strong>City</strong> expects<br />
significant job growth in this<br />
area and projects a 400 per cent<br />
employment increase over the next<br />
three decades.<br />
Significant construction has<br />
occurred since the opening<br />
<strong>of</strong> the park, with over 2.4<br />
million square feet <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice,<br />
commercial and industrial space<br />
built since 2004. Several major<br />
development companies have<br />
purchased properties in the area to<br />
accommodate their own built-to<br />
-suit clients.<br />
Beautification Initiatives<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is undertaking many<br />
beautification initiatives in South<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong>, including:<br />
• New seasonal street banners to<br />
be featured on 152 Street and<br />
around Semiahmoo Town Centre<br />
• Additional decorative wraps will be<br />
applied to traffic and utility kiosks<br />
to deter graffiti and provide visual<br />
appeal to the streetscape<br />
• Seasonal lighting along 152 Street<br />
and around the Semiahmoo<br />
Shopping Centre<br />
• Greening the community through<br />
median landscaping, flower beds<br />
and tree planting<br />
• Graffiti prevention and removal<br />
program<br />
Morgan Crossing<br />
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Cloverdale<br />
Roberts Bank Rail Corridor<br />
Roberts Bank Rail<br />
Corridor <strong>Program</strong><br />
The Roberts Bank Rail Corridor<br />
<strong>Program</strong> will include the<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> overpasses over<br />
the railway tracks at 196 Street,<br />
54 Avenue, 192 Street and 152<br />
Street, along with associated road<br />
improvements and improvements<br />
to railway level crossings to support<br />
the cessation <strong>of</strong> train whistling. This<br />
$180-million program will eliminate<br />
vehicle delays at crossings,<br />
reduce idling and greenhouse gas<br />
emissions, and provide an improved<br />
transportation network and<br />
emergency vehicle access.<br />
Youth Park<br />
A new covered outdoor youth park<br />
will be built in Cloverdale. It will be<br />
an accessible and free recreation<br />
area which can be used rain or<br />
shine, and it is expected to be<br />
completed by 2013.<br />
Cloverdale Greenway<br />
Trails and North Creek<br />
Pedestrian Bridge<br />
The Cloverdale Greenway is<br />
part <strong>of</strong> a city-wide path network<br />
with connections north to Fraser<br />
Highway, south to Campbell Heights<br />
and west to Hook Greenway. The<br />
5km project includes a new median<br />
refuge that facilitates crossing 64<br />
Avenue east <strong>of</strong> 180 Street.<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> Museum ~ Phase 2<br />
The <strong>City</strong> will build the second phase<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Surrey</strong> Museum, which will<br />
add 10,000 square feet <strong>of</strong> space<br />
to provide a temporary exhibition<br />
gallery to host travelling national<br />
exhibitions, a children’s interactive<br />
gallery, children’s programming<br />
room, volunteers space and<br />
expanded collections storage for<br />
heritage artifact collections.<br />
Events Centre<br />
The <strong>City</strong> wants to partner with the<br />
private sector to build a 10,000<br />
seat sporting and events centre<br />
in Cloverdale. The centre would<br />
be used for sporting events, trade<br />
shows, exhibitions, conventions,<br />
concerts, and as an indoor venue<br />
for the Cloverdale Rodeo.<br />
Cloverdale<br />
Recreation Centre<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> Museum<br />
The new 65,000 square foot<br />
Cloverdale Recreation Centre<br />
opened in 2011, providing new<br />
recreation opportunities, including<br />
multipurpose rooms, three<br />
gymnasiums, a fitness facility, as<br />
well as seniors’, youth, preschool<br />
and middle years programming<br />
spaces. A colourful public art work<br />
titled Flow was created by artist<br />
Robert Studer, and is visible from<br />
the entrance foyer.<br />
Cloverdale Recreation Centre<br />
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Cloverdale Animal Shelter<br />
New Animal Shelter<br />
Construction is underway on a<br />
new state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art, efficient and<br />
functional facility on Colebrook<br />
Road to provide care and adoption<br />
services for the city’s lost and<br />
abandoned pets. The facility<br />
will have a separate livestock<br />
barn and has been designed to<br />
accommodate a future expansion.<br />
The project is expected to be<br />
completed by the end <strong>of</strong> 2012.<br />
Greenaway Park<br />
Improvements<br />
Greenaway Park is home to<br />
two new tennis courts that will<br />
serve the local tennis community<br />
and students from nearby Lord<br />
Tweedsmuir Secondary very well<br />
for the next decade.<br />
Cloverdale Greenway Trails<br />
These trails are part <strong>of</strong> a city-wide<br />
path network with connections<br />
north to Fraser Highway, south<br />
to Campbell Heights and west to<br />
Hook Greenway. When complete,<br />
the Cloverdale Greenway will be<br />
6.5 km long and will include a new<br />
pedestrian/cycling refuge island on<br />
64 Ave east <strong>of</strong> 180 St to facilitate<br />
crossing <strong>of</strong> the road.<br />
Cloverdale Athletic Park<br />
Tennis Courts<br />
Four new lighted tennis courts have<br />
been constructed at Cloverdale<br />
Athletic Park. These courts are<br />
extremely well used by tennis<br />
players from throughout the<br />
Cloverdale area.<br />
Brick Yard Station<br />
Construction is underway on the<br />
new 68,000 square-foot shopping<br />
plaza in Cloverdale. Brick Yard<br />
Station will be located at Hwy<br />
10 and Hwy 15 and will include a<br />
heritage rail theme to represent the<br />
history <strong>of</strong> the community.<br />
Brick Yard Station<br />
Cloverdale<br />
The Grove<br />
This new community will be<br />
located in the heart <strong>of</strong> the East<br />
Clayton neighbourhood at 194 Street<br />
and 68 Avenue and consists <strong>of</strong> 144<br />
townhomes.<br />
Cloverdale West Village<br />
Adjacent to Cloverdale’s downtown<br />
centre, this development will add to<br />
the area’s character and commercial<br />
vibrancy with a varied blend <strong>of</strong><br />
housing options, including urban<br />
rowhouses, townhouses,<br />
and apartments, totaling 440<br />
new residential units.<br />
The project includes a public<br />
plaza, with retail shops and<br />
services, as well as a new<br />
green space and wetland.<br />
Cloverdale West Village<br />
Beautification Initiatives<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is undertaking many<br />
beautification initiatives in<br />
Cloverdale, including:<br />
• New heritage street banners are<br />
featured on 176 Street and around<br />
the Cloverdale Fair Grounds<br />
• Additional decorative wraps will be<br />
applied to traffic and utility kiosks<br />
to deter graffiti and provide visual<br />
appeal to the streetscape<br />
• Lighting and decorative displays<br />
along 176 Street to celebrate the<br />
winter season<br />
• Greening the community through<br />
median landscaping, flower beds<br />
and tree planting<br />
• Graffiti prevention and removal<br />
program<br />
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Fleetwood<br />
New Arena at the <strong>Surrey</strong><br />
Sport and Leisure Complex<br />
An additional sheet <strong>of</strong> ice will<br />
be added to increase capacity<br />
and accommodate arena-related<br />
recreational programming.<br />
New Park at the Fleetwood<br />
Community Centre<br />
The new community park includes<br />
a walking path and is equipped<br />
with specialized outdoor recreation<br />
equipment and activities for seniors.<br />
Three New Gymnasiums<br />
at Fleetwood Recreation<br />
Centre<br />
A pair <strong>of</strong> new modern gymnasiums<br />
and a new youth gym will be<br />
added to allow a broader range <strong>of</strong><br />
recreation programming, as well<br />
as expanded fitness and multipurpose<br />
rooms.<br />
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Fleetwood<br />
Fraser Highway Upgrades<br />
Fraser Highway is being upgraded to<br />
improve traffic and transit flow. The<br />
project will also provide improved<br />
cycling and pedestrian infrastructure<br />
for the <strong>City</strong> Centre, Fleetwood,<br />
Cloverdale/Clayton and Langley<br />
communities. The section between<br />
168 Street and 178 Street will be<br />
completed in 2013 and remaining<br />
construction will begin 2013/2014.<br />
Transportation Upgrades<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the new Walking Plan, the<br />
<strong>City</strong> will conduct a comprehensive<br />
review <strong>of</strong> pedestrian crossings<br />
and facilities within the town<br />
centre <strong>of</strong> Fleetwood and key<br />
corridors. The <strong>City</strong> is also in the<br />
process <strong>of</strong> evaluating intersection<br />
improvements, such as roundabouts<br />
or signalization at key intersections.<br />
Beautification Initiatives<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is undertaking many<br />
beautification initiatives in<br />
Fleetwood, including:<br />
• New seasonal street banners to<br />
be featured on Fraser Highway<br />
and around the Fleetwood<br />
Recreation Centre<br />
• Additional decorative wraps will<br />
be applied to utility kiosks and<br />
civic facilities to deter graffiti<br />
• Greening the community<br />
through median landscaping,<br />
flower beds and tree planting<br />
• Graffiti prevention and<br />
removal program<br />
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Guildford<br />
New Fitness Facility and<br />
Gymnasium at Fraser<br />
Heights Recreation Centre:<br />
The 16,000 square-foot expansion<br />
to the Fraser Heights Recreation<br />
Centre will double the size <strong>of</strong> the<br />
current facility and expand the<br />
visibility <strong>of</strong> athletics and recreation<br />
in the growing community. The<br />
addition includes a state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art<br />
7,500 square-foot “sprung floor”<br />
gymnasium with regulation sized<br />
basketball and volleyball courts, an<br />
outdoor patio, and 8,000 square<br />
feet <strong>of</strong> fitness and wellness space.<br />
The centre is fully accessible and<br />
shadows a LEED Gold standard.<br />
A new parking area will provide<br />
flexible space for markets, fairs, and<br />
informal sports.<br />
New Swimming Pool at<br />
Guildford Recreation Centre<br />
This new pool will <strong>of</strong>fer increased<br />
access to swimming lessons and<br />
recreational swimming for all North<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> residents.<br />
New Artificial Turf Field<br />
and Field House at Hjorth<br />
Road Park<br />
A second artificial turf field was<br />
added in 2010, significantly<br />
increasing the number <strong>of</strong> hours <strong>of</strong><br />
outdoor field programming available<br />
in this growing community. A new<br />
field house with public washrooms,<br />
team changing rooms and meeting<br />
space supports the increased<br />
participation at the park.<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> Bend Regional Park<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong> and Metro<br />
Vancouver are partnering to create<br />
the new <strong>Surrey</strong> Bend Regional Park.<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> Bend is 348 hectares and<br />
is part <strong>of</strong> a complex <strong>of</strong> parks and<br />
protected areas along the Fraser<br />
River. The park plan includes a trail<br />
network, educational opportunities,<br />
and an entrance area, which will<br />
include parking, washroom facilities,<br />
viewing platform and dock, group<br />
picnic area, and a children’s nature<br />
play area. Future plans include the<br />
potential for a pedestrian and cycling<br />
overpass over the CN rail corridor for<br />
residents to access the park from<br />
Fraser Heights.<br />
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96 Avenue Upgrades<br />
Guildford<br />
96 Avenue Upgrades<br />
The <strong>City</strong> has widened 96 Avenue<br />
between 152 Street and 176 Street<br />
to include four lanes plus left-turn<br />
lanes and a center landscaped<br />
median. This project provides<br />
additional capacity and improved<br />
safety and efficiency for the<br />
transportation network in North<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> while reducing greenhouse<br />
gas emissions due to reduction<br />
in traffic delays. This $30-million<br />
project was funded by the Canada<br />
Infrastructure Stimulus Fund,<br />
the Golden Ears Bridge Project,<br />
TransLink and the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong>.<br />
Beautification Initiatives<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is undertaking many<br />
beautification initiatives in Guildford,<br />
including:<br />
New Guildford Town Centre<br />
Guildford Town Centre is<br />
undergoing a $280 million dollar<br />
renovation which will revitalize<br />
the shopping centre, attract new<br />
retail outlets, provide a better<br />
shopping experience, and create<br />
a new vibrancy in the community.<br />
Phase I <strong>of</strong> the project includes a<br />
brand new Wal-Mart SuperCentre<br />
and additional parking. The Phase<br />
2 proposal includes new retail<br />
space and food court, as well as<br />
façade renovations, redesigned<br />
mall entrances, new parking, and a<br />
new transit loop. The project will be<br />
complete in 2014.<br />
Pedestrian/Cycling Overpass<br />
The new Tynehead pedestrian and<br />
cycling overpass over Highway 1<br />
at 168 Street connects Tynehead<br />
Regional Park with the Fraser<br />
Heights community and is part <strong>of</strong><br />
the largest investment in cycling<br />
infrastructure in <strong>Surrey</strong>’s history. The<br />
overpass <strong>of</strong>ficially opened in 2011<br />
and the project includes 3.9 km <strong>of</strong><br />
pathways and 9.6 km <strong>of</strong> on-street<br />
bike lanes. The overpass is part <strong>of</strong><br />
a suite <strong>of</strong> pedestrian and cycling<br />
projects being delivered, which<br />
include the Pioneer Overpass over<br />
Highway 99, 29 km <strong>of</strong> greenway<br />
pathways, and 92 km <strong>of</strong> on-street<br />
bike lanes. The project includes an<br />
illuminated public art display which<br />
serves as a significant landmark<br />
feature along Highway 1 and<br />
furthers the <strong>City</strong>’s image as a leader<br />
in public art.<br />
Tynehead Overpass (night)<br />
Tynehead Overpass (day)<br />
• New seasonal street banners<br />
are featured on 152 Street, 104<br />
Avenue and around the Guildford<br />
Recreation Centre<br />
• Decorative wraps will be applied<br />
to utility kiosks<br />
• Greening the community through<br />
decorative planters, flower beds<br />
and tree planting<br />
• Graffiti prevention and removal<br />
program<br />
• Creating Sustainable Communities<br />
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Creating Sustainable Communities<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong> is committed to creating healthy,<br />
vibrant communities and follows the guidelines set<br />
out in its Sustainability Charter in order to develop and<br />
manage <strong>Surrey</strong>’s human and physical resources. The <strong>City</strong><br />
is creating a clean energy hub in <strong>Surrey</strong> and is working<br />
in cooperation with industry, government and academic<br />
partners to position <strong>Surrey</strong> as a premier investment<br />
location and leader in the sustainability sector.<br />
District Energy<br />
The <strong>City</strong> has established a<br />
municipally-owned District Energy<br />
utility, which will help reduce the<br />
<strong>City</strong>’s energy consumption and<br />
greenhouse gas emissions. The<br />
first system is being constructed<br />
in <strong>City</strong> Centre for the new <strong>City</strong> Hall<br />
and library using geoexchange as<br />
the primary energy source.<br />
Greening the Fleet<br />
The <strong>City</strong> continues to advance<br />
new technologies and add<br />
alternate fuel vehicles to its fleet,<br />
including hydrogen, electric, and<br />
compressed natural gas. <strong>Surrey</strong><br />
is the only municipality in Canada<br />
to host two hydrogen fuelling<br />
stations, and the first major city<br />
in Canada to host a publically<br />
accessible and free-to-use<br />
electric vehicle charging station<br />
at <strong>City</strong> Hall.<br />
Bi<strong>of</strong>uel Facility<br />
The <strong>City</strong> continues to move<br />
forward with plans to establish<br />
an organics bi<strong>of</strong>uel facility that<br />
will process residential and<br />
commercial kitchen and yard<br />
waste into fuel, which would<br />
then be used to power vehicles,<br />
including the <strong>City</strong>’s garbage trucks.<br />
Pedestrian and<br />
Cycling Trails<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is committed to<br />
improving recreation and active<br />
transportation opportunities in<br />
<strong>Surrey</strong> and has now created more<br />
than 70 km <strong>of</strong> greenways (multiuse<br />
pathways) and over 200 km<br />
<strong>of</strong> bike lanes to supplement the<br />
sidewalk facilities provided in all<br />
the newer areas <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong>. The<br />
<strong>City</strong> will release a new Greenways<br />
Plan and Cycling Plan in 2012<br />
that will further its objectives<br />
for creating active, healthy<br />
communities.<br />
Rapid Transit<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong> is working<br />
with TransLink and the Province<br />
to develop Light Rail Transit (LRT)<br />
in <strong>Surrey</strong> to shape growth and<br />
connect the town centres. The<br />
<strong>City</strong> is exploring three routes on<br />
King George Highway, Fraser<br />
Highway and 104 Avenue for LRT<br />
and segregated rapid bus service.<br />
EnergyShift<br />
The <strong>City</strong> launched the EnergyShift<br />
program in 2011 to engage the<br />
public to help create a strategy for<br />
how <strong>Surrey</strong> can reduce its carbon<br />
footprint. The goal is to enhance<br />
land use and development<br />
plans; reduce solid waste;<br />
encourage walking, cycling and<br />
transit; develop sustainable new<br />
buildings; and create viable energy<br />
infrastructure.<br />
New Parkland<br />
The <strong>City</strong> will set aside an average<br />
<strong>of</strong> 50 - 100 acres <strong>of</strong> parkland each<br />
year to support its environmental<br />
and beautification objectives.<br />
Currently, <strong>Surrey</strong> has over 6,425<br />
acres <strong>of</strong> parkland and protected<br />
open spaces, as well as close to<br />
1,400 acres <strong>of</strong> provincial parks,<br />
wildlife areas and regional parks.<br />
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<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong> Mayor and Council<br />
Mayor<br />
Dianne watts<br />
councillor<br />
tom gill<br />
councillor<br />
bruce hayne<br />
Councillor<br />
linda hepner<br />
councillor<br />
marvin hunt<br />
councillor<br />
mary martin<br />
councillor<br />
barinder<br />
rasode<br />
councillor<br />
barbara<br />
steele<br />
councillor<br />
judy<br />
Villeneuve