Vancouver Coast and Mountains
The B.C. government is investing in a range of infrastructure projects that will create jobs and benefit local communities.
Currently, projects in the Vancouver Coast and Mountains region are expected to generate an estimated 8,989 jobs.
Project details are listed below:
Project |
Community |
Details |
Funding |
Expected Start Date |
Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Sewer Rehabilitation Project | West Vancouver | Approximately 6.5 kilometres of sewer mains serving approximately 46,300 people will be chemically grouted to lower the amount of inflow and infiltration currently experienced in the Ambleside area. The project will also mitigate the potential overflow of the sewer during extreme rainfall events. | $2,476,800 | Communities | |
| LocalMotion – Ambleside Photo |
West Vancouver | This LocalMotion project will see a 1.4-km paved trail connection between Park Royal Shopping Mall, the Lions Gate Bridge and the District of North Vancouver. | $490,503 |
2009 survey and design phase | LocalMotion |
| Horseshoe Bay Berth 3 Ramp Coatings | West Vancouver | The Berth 3 Ramp at the Horseshoe Bay Terminal will be recoated. | $429,968 | Communities | |
| Squamish Dike Upgrade | Squamish | Flood protection will be improved by the addition of riprap rock to a 350 metre section of the Squamish River upstream of Fisherman’s Park. | $425,000 | Communities | |
| Government Road Trunk Sewer Main | Squamish | Approximately one kilometre of sewer line serving approximately 16,000 people will be constructed, providing capacity for anticipated growth, eliminating an aging pump station, reducing greenhouse gases and improving the reliability and efficiency of the sewage system. | $2,030,950 | Communities | |
| Boulevard Pump Station | Squamish | A pump station will be decommissioned and a new pump station serving approximately 16,000 people will be constructed, improving the reliability and efficiency of the water distribution system and enabling future development. | $1,425,000 | Communities | |
| O'Siem Community Pavilion | Squamish | Through the Towns for Tomorrow program, the District of Squamish in will receive $375,000 in federal and provincial funding to construct the O’Siem Community Pavilion, which will be built primarily of local second-growth timber and pine-beetle wood. The pavilion will be for both larger community celebrations and informal social gatherings, and will assist in the revitalization and reanimation of downtown Squamish. | $375,000 |
Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Supportive Housing - Surrey | Surrey | The Province is providing $32.9 million for two new supportive housing developments in Surrey. The two projects are Alder Gardens, at 13775-95 70 Ave. and Creekside Health and Housing Centre, at 13670 94A Ave. | $32.9M |
Planning underway | Housing |
| Clearbrook Interchange Reconstruction | Abbotsford | The Clearbrook Road overpass crossing Highway 1 carries an estimated 25,000 vehicles per day. A modern overpass will be constructed that will address current capacity and safety issues and improve local connections to the new Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Entertainment and Sports Centre and other community amenities. | $25M | Communities | |
| Abbotsford Airport Parallel Taxiway and Apron Widening | Abbotsford | The construction of a parallel taxiway along Abbotsford Airport's main runway will double both the arrival rate on Runway 07 and the departure rate on Runway 25, eliminating delays caused by aircraft backtracking on the runway. This will increase the airport's capacity to increase provincial tourism, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing aircraft taxi times and delays, and improve international trade by increasing the airport's capacity to handle larger aircraft, typical of international flight. | $30M | Communities | |
| Supportive housing - Abbotsford | Abbotsford | The Province is investing approximately $11 million in a 40-unit supportive housing development in Abbotsford. The proposed site is at 3106 Clearbrook Road. | $11M |
Planning underway | Housing |
| Supportive housing – Maple Ridge | Maple Ridge | The Province is investing $9.2 million to build a 46-unit supportive housing development in Maple Ridge. The proposed site at the northeast corner of 222nd St. and Brown Ave. | $9.2M |
Fall 2009 | Housing |
| South Pender Harbour Water Treatment Plant | Pender Harbour | A water treatment plant and a universal water metering program serving approximately 1500 people will be constructed for the South Pender Harbour Water System. The project will provide clean drinking water, water conservation measures, and promote growth in the area. | $5,440,000 | Communities | |
| Construction of an Artificial Turf Playing Field | Pitt Meadows | An artificial turf playing field will be constructed adjacent to Pitt Meadows Secondary School and the Pitt Meadows Athletic Park. In addition to the new all-weather surface, the project includes bleachers, benches and goals, a lighting system and jogging trail. The project will start with the demolition of the existing old track. |
$1,785,252 | Communities | |
| Highway 7 Rapid Bus Lane | Pitt Meadows | This project involves construction of an additional westbound lane on Highway 7 from the new Interchange to the Golden Ears Bridge to Harris Road Intersection on Highway 7 (about 2.2 kilometres). By widening Highway 7 at Kennedy Road Intersection and providing transit signal priority, this will help accommodate transit movements with queue-jump opportunities. | $16M | Communities | |
| Social Housing: PHS Community Services Society Video |
Vancouver | B.C. and the City of Vancouver have signed a memorandum of agreement to build 105 supportive housing units at 1338 Seymour Street. | $34M |
Spring 2009 | Housing |
| Social Housing: Atira Women's Resource Society Video |
Vancouver | B.C. and the City of Vancouver have signed a memorandum of agreement to build 80 supportive housing units at 1005 Station Street. | $22M |
Spring 2009 | Housing |
| Social Housing: Atira Women's Resource Society Video |
Vancouver | B.C. and the City of Vancouver have signed a memorandum of agreement to build 108 supportive housing units at 525 Abbott Street. | $33M |
Spring 2009 | Housing |
| Social Housing: The Lookout Emergency Aid Society Video |
Vancouver | B.C. and the City of Vancouver have signed a memorandum of agreement to build 129 supportive housing units at 188 E. 1st Ave. | $37M |
Summer 2009 | Housing |
| Social Housing: Coast Foundation Society Video |
Vancouver | B.C. and the City of Vancouver have signed a memorandum of agreement to build 51 supportive housing units at 3212 Dunbar Street. | $14M |
Fall 2009 | Housing |
| Social Housing: Coast Foundation Society Video |
Vancouver | B.C. and the City of Vancouver have signed a memorandum of agreement to build 96 supportive housing units at 339 West Pender Street. | $30M |
Fall 2009 | Housing |
| Gibsons Aquifer Mapping Program | Gibsons | The Town of Gibsons will receive $400,000 in federal and provincial funding through the Towns for Tomorrow program for the Gibsons Aquifer Mapping Program project to increase the reliability of the town’s water source. | $400,000 |
Spring 2009 | Communities |
| East Porpoise Bay Road Upgrades | Sechelt | The District of Sechelt will receive $375,000 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program to upgrade East Porpoise Bay Road. Upgrades will involve the widening of a 200-metre section of the road and construction of a bike lane, sidewalk, curb and gutter. | $375,000 |
Summer 2009 | Communities |
| Sechelt Indian Government District - Waterfront Playground | Sechelt | The Sechelt Indian Government District will receive $31,909 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program for the purchase and installation of playground equipment, fencing, and benches. | $31,909 |
Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Langdale Terminal Sewage Pump Ashore | Langdale | A sewage pump and related line upgrades will be installed at the Langdale Terminal to allow berthed vessels to pump sewage ashore for treatment. | $1,570,800 | Communities | |
| Granthams Landing Water System Upgrade | Granthams Landing - Sunshine Coast Regional District | The Sunshine Coast Regional District will receive $400,000 in federal and provincial funding through the Towns for Tomorrow program for upgrades to the Granthams Landing Water System, including a new reservoir roof, installation of a water main, connections and hydrants. It will not only improve the water supply in Granthams Landing, but also in Soames Point, Hopkins and Langdale. | $400,000 |
Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Texada Island Tennis Court | Powell River Regional District | The Powell River Regional District will receive $57,420 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding for the Texada Island Tennis Court project. The project will upgrade two courts, making them full-size courts and repairing/replacing cracked and uneven surfaces. | $57,420 |
Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Westview Terminal Sewage Pump Ashore | Powell River | A sewage pump and related line upgrades will be installed at the Powell River (Westview) Terminal to allow berthed vessels to pump sewage ashore for treatment. | $866,250 | Communities | |
| Sidewalk Development Program | Powell River | The City of Powell River will receive $375,000 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding for the Sidewalk Development Program project, which will build new portions of sidewalk strategically located around town to link the downtown with the harbor and the recreation complex, and to connect residential areas with parks and shopping. | $375,000 |
Spring 2009 | Communities |
| SkyTrain and West Coast Express Enhancements Photo |
Vancouver | The Government of Canada and the Province of B.C. will move forward with several major transit projects in Vancouver, valued at $280 million. The project will involve several Expo Line SkyTrain station upgrades, including at Main Street and Scott Road stations to improve pedestrian circulation and access and access for people with disabilities. The West Coast Express commuter rail service between Vancouver and Mission will be improved, with the purchase of seven additional cars, along with upgrades to Waterfront and Mission Stations. | $280M |
Planning underway | Transportation |
| North Alouette River Greenway Bridge Crossing | Maple Ridge | Maple Ridge will receive $49,500 in federal and provincial LocalMotion funding for the North Alouette River Greenway Bridge Crossing project, which will provide a safe, year-round, non-motorized crossing of the river. | $49,500 |
Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Highway 7 Resurfacing Mission to Dewdney | Mission | This resurfacing of 20 lane-kilometres of Highway 7, from Mission to Dewdney, will extend the life of the roadways by 15 years thereby avoiding full roadway reconstruction at four times the cost of the resurfacing. | $2,700,000 | Communities | |
| Valley Trail - Function Junction to Spring Creek Photo |
Whistler | The Resort Municipality of Whistler will receive $375,000 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program to complete the Valley Trail from Function Junction to Spring Creek, encouraging residents to walk or cycle. The trail will link Whistler Village to the new Cheakamus Crossing neighbourhood and the Sea to Sky Trail. | $375,000 |
Planning underway | Communities |
| Fire Rescue & Emergency Response Vehicle | Lions Bay | Lions Bay will receive $271,728 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program for the Fire Rescue & Emergency Response Vehicle Project that will replace the aging fire truck with a more fuel-efficient, general-purpose truck to provide fire rescue and emergency services. | $271,728 |
Summer 2009 | Communities |
| Water Metering and Leak Detection | Pemberton | Pemberton will receive $400,000 in federal and provincial funding through Towns for Tomorrow for a water metering and leak detection project. This project will ensure that the village's water system is managed sustainably and will also support the strategies identified in British Columbia's Living Water Smart Plan. This project involves the installation of about 949 water meters in residential, commercial, and institutional settings and the installation of about 130 Permalog devices, to assist in detecting leaks within the water system. |
$400,000 |
Spring 2009 | Communities |
| One Mile Lake Accessible Trail Improvements | Pemberton | Pemberton will receive $40,000 in federal and provincial funding through LocalMotion for the One Mile Lake Accessible Trail Improvements project. This project will enhance 2km of trail around One Mile Lake in the Village of Pemberton. The proposed works include installation of compact granite crush surfacing and the construction of bridges and culverts. This project will increase opportunities for physical activity for residents in the community and surrounding areas. |
$40,000 |
Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Infrastructure Components for the Britannia Beach Historical Museum Project | Britannia Beach | Infrastructure on the Britannia Beach Historical Museum’s site will be improved to provide the capacity for growth. As part of the project, on-site water and sewer lines will be upgraded, the Mill building will receive seismic and snow abatement improvements, and the parking lot area will be improved. | $2,956,700 | Communities | |
| Alouette Women's Correctional Centre and Fraser Regional Correctional Centre Upgrades | Maple Ridge | An investment of over $17.3 million in upgrades will be made at the Fraser Regional Correctional Centre (FRCC) and the Alouette Correctional Centre for Women (ACCW). FRCC will receive security technology and an upgrade to the centre’s backup power generator. Work at AWCC will involve installing more modern camera systems and reconfiguring inmate common areas. | $17.3M |
Summer 2009 | Justice |
| District Westham Island Dyke (Trim Road) Upgrade | Delta | The Westham Island Dike will be widened and upgraded, restoring flood protection to approximately one-third of Westham Island. | $266,519 | Communities | |
| District East Delta - Boundary Bay Dyke Foreshore Upgrade | Delta | Delta benefits from increased flood protection. Approximately 400 metres of the Boundary Bay Dike will be widened and strengthened. | $700,000 | Communities | |
| Archives Building Conversion | Delta | The former Delta Courthouse building will be renovated for use by the Delta Museum and Archives Society and the Corporation of Delta. Renovations will include an archivist’s office, archival storage, research rooms and washrooms. | $675,000 | Communities | |
| 82 Avenue Upgrade - Phase III (from 112A Street to 116 Street) | Delta | Phase 3 of the 82nd Avenue Upgrade will move forward with road widening to include cycle lanes, parking lanes, and ditch infills. Planted curb extensions, sidewalks, traffic calming devices and other street beautification will also be added. This is the continuation of a three-phase roadway improvement project from 110th Street to 116th Street. | $3M | Communities | |
| Oliver Pump Station Upgrade | East Delta | Expanding the capacity of the Oliver Pump station in East Delta will provide drainage relief to East Delta and allow for more drainage capacity from North Delta. The technology used will safely allow small juvenile salmon to pass through the pump facility to Boundary Bay. | $4,040,000 | Communities | |
| Abbotsford Trail (Discovery Trail) - Williband Creek to Whatcom Road Photo |
Abbotsford | Abbotsford will receive nearly $940,000 in LocalMotion funding to help build six kilometers of the multi-use Discovery Trail, from Willband Creek to Whatcom Roax, linking several recreational opportunities, residential areas, schools, and shopping. | $939,826 |
Spring 2009 | Communities |
| 96 Avenue Widening and Intersection Improvements at 198 Street and Telegraph Trail | Langley | 96th Avenue at Telegraph Trail/198th Street will be reconstructed to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. The two offset T-intersections will be realigned to create one full turn intersection with left turn lanes, bicycle lanes, sidewalks and a raised median. |
$3,335,351 | Communities | |
| Nicomekl Bridge Replacement Photo |
Langley | City of Langley will receive $5.29 million to build a new Nicomekl bridge. | $5.29M |
Planning underway | Communities |
| Noons Creek Bridge Replacement | Port Moody | City of Port Moody will receive $1 million to replace the existing bridge over Noons Creek. The existing wooden bridge on Ioco Road will be replaced with a modern concrete bridge. Lanes will be widened and sidewalks added, with space for bike lanes. | $1.0M |
Planning underway | Communities |
| Silverhope Creek Riprap Bank Protection | Hope | The project involves adding riprap rock to two locations on the left bank of Silverhope Creek. The rock will be installed along a 10 metre section of the dike upstream of the Flood-Hope Road Bridge and along a 30 metre section downstream. This work will prevent erosion and protect the bridge. | $152,150 | Communities | |
| Kawkawa Lake Road Bridge Replacement Photo |
Hope | District of Hope will receive $6.6 million to replace the Kawkawa Lake Road Bridge. The present two-lane Kawkawa Lake Road Bridge will be replaced with a new three-lane structure. The new bridge will also include sidewalks and a pedestrian/bike path to encourage non-vehicular transportation. | $6.6M |
Planning underway | Communities |
| North Vancouver - Windsor Artificial Turf Sports Field | North Vancouver | The existing grass field at Windsor Park will be converted to an all-weather artificial turf field. A four-lane paved running track will also be constructed, and bleachers and field lights added. | $3,238,998 | Communities | |
| North Vancouver - Spirit Trail Harbourside West Pedestrian Overpass | North Vancouver | The Spirit Trail Harbourside West pedestrian overpass will be an overpass for pedestrians and cyclists over the CN Rail lines, south of the intersection of Mackay Road and West 1st Street. Total length of structure will be approximately 216m and total length of bridge span will be approximately 172m. | $2,600,676 | Communities | |
| Bridge Rehabilitation and Seismic Upgrades | North Vancouver | Two bridges will be seismically upgraded (Marine Drive Bridge at Mosquito Creek and Cotton Road Bridge at Lynn Creek). The aging Bewicke Bridge (1962) over Mosquito Creek will be replaced. | $1,448,000 | Communities | |
| Lynnmour Dyke Flood Protection | North Vancouver | The District of North Vancouver will complete five flood protection projects in the Lynnmour area including upgrading the St Denis Road Dike, building three berms and a floodway at Forsman Road. This work will protect a school, numerous residences and the fire training centre. | $428,340 | Communities | |
| District of North Vancouver Installation of Priority Sidewalks | North Vancouver | Sidewalks will be constructed in the district’s top 5 priority locations to ensure pedestrian safety as well as encourage non-vehicular transportation along the affected roads. | $1,480,000 | Communities | |
| Green Necklace Greenway: Keith Road Connections | North Vancouver | North Vancouver’s Green Necklace multi-use trail gets another link, with the Keith Road connection. This portion of the trail, from St Andrew’s Avenue to Grand Boulevard, along Keith Road, will continue from the successful and popular Victoria Park loop. The improvements include more safe pedestrian and cycle crossings of streets in this area. As well, the Grand Boulevard intersection with Keith Road will be undergoing a substantial redevelopment to improve traffic flow. | $1,050,000 | Communities | |
| Marine Drive Corridor Improvement | North Vancouver | Marine Drive will be rehabilitated, including the installation of bike lanes in both directions, new signage and a traffic signal upgrade. | $1,330,000 | Communities | |
| Capilano Road Improvements | North Vancouver | District of North Vancouver will receive $2 million to upgrade Capilano Road. The project will upgrade Capilano Road to improve traffic flow from Fullerton Road to the Highway 1 interchange. Capilano Road will be widened, and bike lanes and sidewalks will be constructed to enhance the safety of cyclists and pedestrians. | $2.0M |
Planning underway | Communities |
| Bridal Falls - Electoral Area D Integrated Water System | Fraser Valley | Three separate water systems (Popkum, Berston, Bridal Falls) and a First Nations reserve (Cheam) in Electoral Area D of the Fraser Valley Regional District will be integrated. This project will address inadequate water pressure and fire flow issues throughout the four systems through upgrades and interconnection. This project consists of installation of approximately 4.7 km of water pipe, construction of a 1200 or 1300 cubic metre reservoir, and upgrading of several existing wells. This project will serve approximately 1300 people. | $2,726,000 | Communities | |
| Hatzic Prairie Water System Extension | Fraser Valley | Fraser Valley Regional District will receive $985,600 to connect additional residents to the Hatzic Prairie Water System. The project will make possible the installation of a water supply main and reservoir, resolving long-standing potable water issues. | $985,600 |
Planning underway | Communities |
| West Langley Dyke Upgrade | Langley | The Township of Langley will increase the height of a 960-metre section of the West Langley Dike between 201 Street and 102B Avenue. The project involves raising the dike by more than one metre and widening it to 4 metres. These improvements will greatly reduce the flood risk for 26 residential/farm properties in the area and protect numerous commercial and industrial properties in the area. | $2,212,760 | Communities | |
| Aldergrove Water Treatment Plant & Heat Recovery | Langley | Township of Langley will receive $67,000 to install a thermal recovery pump system that will take heat from the groundwater that is processed through the plant, reducing the reliance on natural gas. | $67,000 |
Planning underway | Communities |
| Sewer Treatment Plant Kelvin Grove | Lions Bay | Improvements to the 30-year old Kelvin Grove sewage treatment plant include the installation of an aeration system, the renewal and/or replacement of rotor discs and the expansion of the facility by approximately 3600 square feet (~360 sq. m.) including new lighting & fixtures. This project will serve approximately 300 people. | $82,450 | Communities | |
| Lower Lions Bay Water Line Replacement Photo |
Lions Bay | Lions Bay will receive $583,332 to replace water distribution lines in the lower part of central Lions Bay. The project will increase system reliability for approximately 300 residents in the area. In addition, the dead ends of water lines will be removed, reducing sedimentation. | $583,332 |
Planning underway | Communities |
| Water System Renewal and Upgrades | Anmore | This project will improve water quality for 1,900 residents of Anmore. Twinning the existing main will upgrade capacity and fire flow service to homes and the school. The installation of radio-read metres will improve meter readings and invoice efficiency. | $535,286 | Communities | |
| Hope Arena Roof Replacement & Enhanced Dressing Room Project | Hope | The Fraser Valley Regional District will receive $375,000 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding for upgrades to the Hope Arena, including a new roof and an addition to the building, featuring upgraded dressing rooms and public meeting space. | $375,000 |
Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Snug Cove Sewer Treatment Facility Expansion | Bowen Island | This project will expand and upgrade the existing Snug Cove Sewer Treatment Facility. This project includes doubling the size of the facility, tertiary treatment and sludge dewatering. The facility is currently at its design capacity and these works will allow sewer to meet the needs of existing and new development. | $1,460,148 | Communities | |
| Memorial Hall Renovations | Harrison Hot Springs | The Village of Harrison Hot Springs will receive $400,000 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program for the Memorial Hall Renovations project, including structural renovations, upgrades to both the interior and exterior and installation of new equipment in the kitchen and washrooms including low-flow fixtures and energy efficient appliances. | $400,000 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Highway No. 9 & Morrow Road Intersection Improvements | Kent | The District of Kent will receive $400,000 in federal and provincial funding from the Towns for Tomorrow program to make improvements to the intersection of Highway 9 and Morrow Road, including installation of traffic signals, new turning lanes, new sidewalks and street lighting, water-main and storm sewer infrastructure. | $400,000 | Underway | Communities |
| Reconstruction of Cedar Street | Mission | This project will reconstruct and widen Cedar to four lanes between Cherry Avenue and Tunbridge Avenue to accommodate increases in traffic due to development of the area. A widened road and left turn lanes will enhance driver safety. New sidewalks, curbs and gutters and lighting will benefit pedestrians, and new bicycle lanes and bus stops encourage the use of non-vehicular transportation. | $3,881,025 | Communities | |
| East Mission Heritage Gateway | District of Mission | The District of Mission will receive $573,005 in federal and provincial LocalMotion funding for the East Mission Heritage Gateway project, which will build a 3.2 km unpaved pathway through the Fraser River Heritage Park and a bridge crossing D'Herbomez Creek. | $573,005 | Summer 2009 | Communities |
| Kawkawa Lake Upgrades & Memorial Park Tennis Courts | District of Hope | The District of Hope will receive $188,426 in federal and provincial Towns for Tomorrow funding for upgrades at Kawkawa Lake. The project includes new washrooms, the installation of new playground equipment and improvement of the path leading to the lake, and upgrades to Memorial Park tennis courts to allow the court to also be used for basketball. | $188,426 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Vancouver School Projects | Vancouver | The Province is investing more than $167 million in seven Vancouver school projects prioritizing seismic upgrades, school replacements and the construction of new schools where needed. The schools included are University Hill Secondary which will be relocated and replaced with a new kindergarten-to-Grade 8 school, J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary, Sir James Douglas Elementary, and Lord Kitchener Elementary, École Jules Quesnel Elementary and Laura Secord Elementary. | $167M | Planning underway | Education |
| City Centre Library | Surrey | The City Centre Library is a new 65,000 square feet building that will enhance the Civic Centre, the site of the new Surrey City Hall. The project will reach Surrey's diverse communities and offer services to all. | $30,000,000 | Communities | |
| New and Upgraded Schools | Surrey | Nearly $17 million will be invested for a new elementary school in northwest Cloverdale as well as four school seismic upgrade projects. The new school will be Adams Road Elementary while A.H.P. Matthew Elementary, Clayton Elementary, East Kensington Elementary and Kennedy Trail Elementary will all undergo seismic upgrades. | $17M | Planning underway | Education |
| Queen Elizabeth Community School Remediation | New Westminster | A $900,000 investment for building envelope remediation work will be made at Queen Elizabeth Community school. | $900,000 | Summer 2009 | Education |
| South Slope Elementary School Remediation | Burnaby | A nearly $1.3 million investment will be made for building envelope remediation work at South Slope Elementary school. | $1.3M | Summer 2009 | Education |
| Howe Sound Secondary School Remediation | Squamish | A $1.1 million investment will be made for building envelope remediation work at Howe Sound Secondary school in Squamish. | $1.1M | Summer 2009 | Education |
| Schoolhouse Street Improvements | Coquitlam | Schoolhouse Street will be reconstructed from Lucille Star Drive to Lougheed Highway, utilizing light weight fills to prevent future road settlement and associated drainage problems. As part of the road works, the existing underground utilities and street infrastructure will be replaced, and driveways will be regraded. | $7,200,000 | Communities | |
| King Edward Street Improvements | Coquitlam | King Edward Street will be widened to accommodate commuter cyclists in the curb lane. Sidewalks will be enhanced and underground utilities relocated to accommodate the widening. A portion of King Edward will also be raised to mitigate flooding problems. | $7,400,000 | Communities | |
| Coquitlam Schools | Coquitlam | More than $50 million will be invested in the Coquitlam school district to build a new school (Heritage Mountain Middle school in Anmore), construct a replacement school (Moody Middle school), seismically upgrade two schools (Eagle Ridge Elementary and Roy Stibbs Elementary) and repair three schools (Panorama Heights Elementary, Riverview Park Elementary and Westwood Elementary). | $50M | Summer 2009 | Education |
| Pedestrian Bridge at Bedford Landing | Langley | The Township of Langley will receive $154,511 in federal and provincial LocalMotion funding for its Pedestrian Bridge over CNR tracks at Bedford Landing project. | $154,511 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Whiting-Westview Bike Route | Coquitlam | Coquitlam is receiving $59,063 in federal and provincial funding from the LocalMotion program for the Whiting-Westview Bike Route project, which includes 1.8 km of lanes between Rochester Ave. and Smith Ave., and the installation of a pedestrian/cyclist control device. | $59,063 | Spring 2009 | Communities |
| Surrey Neighbourhood Justice Centre Photo |
Surrey | The Province is investing $3.3 million to build a new Surrey neighbourhood justice centre (NJC) that will bring justice services together in a single location. | $3.3M | Planning underway | Justice |
| Earth Systems Science Building | Vancouver | A $37.5 million investment is being made toward a state-of-the-art earth science education and research facility that will help position the University of British Columbia as a world leader in Earth-science innovation. The total project cost is $75 million. | $75M | Planning underway | Education |
| Christine Morrison Elementary Remediation | Mission | A $700,000 investment for building-envelope remediation work will be made at Christine Morrison Elementary school in Mission. | $700,000 | Summer 2009 | Education |
| Drinking Water Disinfection Upgrade | Powell River | Water quality in Powell River will be improved with the construction of an Ultra Violet disinfection facility at Haslam Lake. The project will result in a multi-barrier treatment facility that will increase the efficiency and of the water system. The project will provide service to 14,000 residents. | $8,485,000 | Communities | |
| Pavement Management | Powell River | Sixteen kilometres of roadways throughout the city will be paved and improved by the construction of bike lanes, wheel chair access and lane realignment. | $2,996,000 | Communities | |
| Grief Point Elementary Replacement | Powell River | The $15.6-million replacement of Grief Point Elementary will create a Neighbourhood of Learning model school for the Powell River school district. | $15.6M | Winter 2009 | Education |
| North Shore Spirit Trail Photo |
North Vancouver | The Province is providing over $2 million in BikeBC funding to improve three important sections of the North Shore’s Spirit Trail. | $2M | Fall 2009 | Transportation |
| Port Coquitlam - Broadway Street Reconstruction | Port Coquitlam | Broadway Street will be widened from two to five lanes between Kingsway and Mary Hill Bypass, linking with the Coast Meridian Overpass. The reconfigured street will have two northbound and two southbound lanes with a two-way left turn centre lane. Both sides of the street will have sidewalks and dedicated cycling lanes. LED streetlights will be added, along with new traffic signals and bus stop bays. | $11,368,948 | Communities | |
| Coast Meridian Overpass | Port Coquitlam | A $2-million Bike BC investment will help to put cycling lanes across the new Coast Meridian Overpass in Port Coquitlam. The project will install 1.8-metre wide dedicated bike lanes in each direction on the Coast Meridian Overpass. | $2M | Planning underway | Transportation |
| Vancouver Justice Access Centre
Photo |
Vancouver | The province is contributing $971,000 to create a new justice access centre in downtown Vancouver as well upgrading videoconferencing capabilities to streamline court cases at two of B.C.’s busiest courthouses. | $971,000 | Spring 2009 | AG |
| White Rock - Pedestrian Improvements Initiative | White Rock | Sidewalks in 20 locations and pedestrian crossings in 11 locations will be constructed to encourage more walking in higher density neighbourhoods, and to and from the waterfront. | $1,480,800 | Communities | |
| White Rock Museum & Archives Revitalization Project | White Rock | The White Rock Museum and Archives will be revitalized to make it the cultural focal point of the waterfront. The project will restore the museum to its original design, a local heritage railway station built in the early 1900's, and will have a revolving gallery for exhibitions. | $967,334 | Communities | |
| Centre for Active Living Facility | White Rock | A facility for the Centre for Active Living will be constructed to provide exercise programs for those with chronic disease as well as traditional recreation and exercise programs. | $3,593,238 | Communities | |
| Vine Ave. Sidewalk Improvement | White Rock | White Rock is receiving $38,338 in federal and provincial LocalMotion funding to improve the sidewalks on Vine Avenue at Hospital Street, and $49,183 to improve sidewalks on Vine Avenue at Oxford Street, improving safety and mobility near the Peace Arch District Hospital and Centennial Park. | $87,521 | Summer 2009 | Communities |
| Maple Ridge Downtown Core Road & Utility Rehabilitation | Maple Ridge | Aging infrastructure in Maple Ridge’s downtown core will be addressed by a road and utility rehabilitation project. Work will be done on sanitary and storm sewer drainage systems, road and sidewalks, water distribution system to increase capacity, and expansion of the fibre optic network into downtown. | $5,105,465 | Communities | |
| Albion Dyke Upgrade, Kanaka Creek Regional Park (stage 2) | Maple Ridge | The District of Maple Ridge will improve flood protection by increasing the elevation along a 1.5 kilometre section of the Albion Dike by approximately one metre. The project begins at the CP Rail mainline (the western terminus and access point of the dike) and proceeds south and east through Kanaka Creek Regional Park and east along the Fraser River frontage. Along with residential and park lands, this dike protects a critical industrial area that is responsible for around 30 per cent of the jobs in Maple Ridge. | $525,000 | Communities | |
| Highway Improvements for Mission | Mission | The Maple Ridge-Mission area will receive $17.5 million in joint federal and provincial funding to improve a local bridge. This project will improve travel and safety conditions and increase transportation efficiency. | $17.5M | Planning underway | Transportation |
| West Vancouver Artificial Turf Field | West Vancouver | An artificial turf playing surface will be constructed, designed for field hockey. The project also includes construction of a parking lot and clubhouse. | $4.5M | Communities | |
| Montizambert Creek Water Treatment Project | West Vancouver | A filtration plant serving approximately 375 people will be constructed to replace the existing water treatment plant at Montizambert Creek. The project includes installation of approximately 1.2 kilometres of sewer pipe to connect the new water treatment plant with the nearby waste water treatment plant. | $2,615,100 | Communities | |
| Marine Drive Transit Priority Project | West Vancouver | The $40 million Marine Drive Transit Priority Project will result in reduced travel time and improved schedule reliability for the 95 North Shore buses (12 routes) that use Marine Drive and the Lions Gate Bridge during peak traffic periods. | $40M | Planning underway | Transportation |
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Abbotsford | The City of Abbotsford is receiving up to $16.6 million from the provincial and federal governments toward an upgrade of the McCallum Road interchange on the Trans-Canada Highway. The project will improve safety for motorists and provide better access for residents to key public amenities. | $16.6M | Planning underway | Transportation |
| Tsawwassen Terminal Sewage Pump Ashore | Tsawwassen | A sewage pump and related line upgrades will be installed at the Tsawwassen Terminal to allow berthed vessels to pump sewage ashore for treatment. | $4,961,975 | Communities | |
| Tsawwassen Terminal Maintenance & Test Kitchen Roof Replacements | Tsawwassen | The roofs on the Terminal Maintenance and Test Kitchen buildings at the Tsawwassen Terminal will be replaced. | $73,000 | Communities | |
| Tsawwassen Terminal Berth 3/4 Transfer Deck Full Seismic Upgrade | Tsawwassen | A seismic upgrade will be undertaken to the Berth 3 - 4 transfer deck, including shearwalls and substructures at the Tsawwassen Terminal. | $2,800,000 | Communities | |
| Tsawwassen Industrial Lands Site Servicing Project - Phase 1 | Tsawwassen First Nation | A new road, water and sewer lines will be extended to 40 hectares of undeveloped Tsawwassen lands. The major focus is on the construction of 41B Street to a four-lane industrial road and is the first phase in installing municipal-type infrastructure on Tsawwassen’s industrial lands, which will become a key component of Canada’s supply chain and logistics network. | $9,037,000 | Communities | |
| North Fraser Pretrial Centre upgrades | Port Coquitlam | Government is investing over $6 million in safety and videoconferencing upgrades for the North Fraser Pretrial Centre. Videoconferencing equipment enables pretrial centres and courthouses to take advantage of technological changes to assist lawyers in contacting and consulting their clients from remote locations. | $6M | Summer 2009 |
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| Webster’s Corners building envelope remediation | Maple Ridge | The Province is investing $650,000 for building envelope remediation work at Webster’s Corners school in Maple Ridge community. | $650,000 | Summer 2009 | Education |
| Sewer, Force main and Pump Station Essential Service Replacement Addition | Richmond | The City has identified several areas as priorities for sewer upgrades, including the Eckersly pump station and force main upgrades located in the City Centre. In the Hamilton area, the construction of a new pump station will service a large area currently serviced by septic systems. | $4,049,000 | Communities | |
| Lulu Waterworks Program | Richmond | In the Lulu Waterworks project, the City of Richmond will be replacing municipal water mains in priority locations. | $6,189,000 | Communities | |
| Richmond Hospital Emergency Upgrades | Richmond | Richmond Hospital will receive more than $10 million to expand and upgrade its emergency department, outpatient services, including a new minor operating room suite and endoscopy suite, and sterile processing department. | $10M | Summer 2009 | Health |
| British Columbia Institute of Technology | Burnaby | Renewal of building SW1 and adjacent areas to improve classroom/lab functionality and ventilation and to increase energy efficiency. | $39.1M | Spring 2009 | Education |
| West Dyke Upgrades, Left Bank | Chilliwack | Funding will allow for an upgrade to a 3,500 metre section of the West Dike. The dike will be raise by up to 0.8 metres to meet the provincial standard based on the 2008 hydraulic model for the Fraser River. | $3,255,000 | Communities | |
| East Dyke Upgrades, Greyell Section | Chilliwack | Funding will allow for an upgrade to a 5,300 metre section of the East Dike (Greyell Section) on the Fraser River in Chilliwack. The dike will be raised by up to 0.7 metres to meet the provincial standard based on the 2008 Fraser River hydraulic model. | $1,730,850 | Communities | |
| Highway 1 Resurfacing Laidlaw to Flood-Hope Road | Chilliwack | This project involves the resurfacing of 32 kilometres of highway, from Laidlaw to Flood Hope Road. This resurfacing will extend the life of the roadway by 15 years thereby avoiding full roadway reconstruction at four times the cost of the resurfacing. | $3,600,000 | Communities | |
| University of the Fraser Valley | Chilliwack | Upgrade of existing infrastructure and installation of new infrastructure to support the development of the new Canada Education Park on the Chilliwack Campus. | $7.22M | Spring 2009 | Education |
| Chilliwack | Chilliwack receives $102,767 in federal and provincial LocalMotion funding for constructing sidewalks or walkways along South Sumas Road, Hamilton Avenue, Keith Wilson Road and Bernard Avenue projects. | $102,767 | Spring 2009 | Communities | |
| Lickman Interchange Phase 2 | Chilliwack | The Lickman Interchange Phase 2 project involves improvements to two intersections (Hwy #1 westbound off ramp & Yale Road) and the 170m of roadway between the intersections. The proposed project will provide a new traffic signal at the off-ramp, left turn lanes at the existing traffic signal, and the northbound right turn lane will be extended to the off-ramp. These new features will significantly increase capacity and safety and reduce idling time and greenhouse gas emissions. | $1,350,000 | Communities | |
| Chilliwack | Ford Mountain Correctional Centre in Chilliwack will receive an investment of $619,000 for upgrades. | $619,000 | Spring 2009 | Public Safety and Solicitor General | |
| Surrey | Surrey will receive $5.7 million in joint federal and provincial funding to upgrade the Bridgeview Sewer. The project involves replacing the west cell portion of the sewer system, which has been the most expensive portion to maintain. | $5.7M | Summer 2009 | Transportation | |
| Bio-Solids Treatment Facility | Sechelt | A bio-solid treatment facility serving approximately 4460 people will be constructed to provide more capacity at the Ebb Tide facility. | $4,800,000 | Communities | |
| Sewer Trunk Line Expansion - Trail Avenue | Sechelt | The upgrading of a sewer trunk main will provide sewer capacity for current and future demand serving approximately 4460 people. | $755,310 | Communities | |
| Sechelt Community Corrections office | Sechelt | There will be $250,000 in safety and capacity upgrades for the Sechelt Community Corrections office including reconfiguring the office to increase capacity and improving staff security. | $250,000 | Summer 2009 | Public Safety and Solicitor General |
| Highway 10 Asphalt Resurfacing | Langley | This project involves the resurfacing of seven lane-kilometres of Highway 10 (east of Langley), from Springbrook Road to 72nd Ave. Resurfacing of this portion of Highway 10 will extend Its life by 15 years thereby avoiding total roadway reconstruction at four times the costs. | $1,080,000 | Communities | |
| Langley Community Corrections office | Langley | There will be $150,000 in safety and capacity upgrades for the Langley Community Corrections office, including reconfiguring the office to increase capacity and improve staff security. | $150,000 | Summer 2009 | Public Safety and Solicitor General |
| Pemberton Skate and Bike Skills Park | Pemberton | Pemberton is constructing the skateboard portion of a new skate and bike skills park for the community’s youth. | $367,854 | Communities | |
| Pemberton Water Main Looping | Pemberton | Pemberton’s water main looping project will enable the water system to meet population growth projections for system redundancy and fire flow requirements, and will serve 2,700 residents. | $643,860 | Communities | |
| Lower Mainland Senior’s Rental Housing Initiative | Pemberton | The Lower Mainland will receive $3.24 million in federal and provincial funding to create 18 units of housing for seniors and persons with disabilities under the new Senior's Rental Housing Initiative. | $3.24M | Spring 2009 | Housing |
| Westminster Pier Park and Greenway Development | New Westminster | The Westminster Pier Park is located on the waterfront between Sixth, Fourth, and Elliott Streets. The project will remediate a brownfield site and turn 3.2 hectares of derelict industrial land into urban park space with a boardwalk, public washrooms and connections to regional trail and greenway networks. |
$24,902,743 | Communities | |
| Streets & Sidewalks Revitalization | New Westminster | Approximately 14km of roads in the City of New Westminster are being repaved. Included in this projects is the revitalization of two blocks of East Columbia Street (from Sherbrooke St. to Braid St.) which will include roadway resurfacing, sidewalk reconstruction, traffic calming projections, landscaping, traffic signals, and street lighting. | $8M | Communities | |
| Douglas College | New Westminster | Building renewal to improve learning environment and replacement of deck membrane to prevent water penetration. | $7.3M | Spring 2009 | Education |
| Justice Institute of British Columbia | Maple Ridge | Construction of Fire Rescue Training Facility, renovations to Engineering Building and upgrade of HVAC / new controls system. | $1.63M | Spring 2009 | Education |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University | Surrey | Renewal/replacement of building envelope to increase energy performance and indoor environment for students at Surrey Campus. | $4.9M | Summer 2009 | Education |
| Langley Memorial Hospital Renovations | Langley | The Province is providing more than $2.9 million to expand and renovate the medical imaging department and $1.5 million to acquire a new 64-slice CT scanner at Langley Memorial Hospital. | $4.4M | Spring 2009 | Health |
| Water Infrastructure Replacement Program | Burnaby | The City of Burnaby is replacing aging water infrastructure in order to improve the service reliability of water distribution. Specific water mains have been selected for replacement. | $7.4M | Communities | |
| Simon Fraser Renovations | Burnaby | The federal and provincial governments are investing $49.4 million to renovate the chemistry building in the Shrum Science Centre at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, providing state-of-the-art facilities. | $49.4M | Spring 2009 | Education |
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