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Learn about key Capital Projects being planned or under construction in Surrey.

The City of Surrey is investing in several significant Capital Projects to meet the growing demands of residents.

Surrey's growing population will benefit from new and improved infrastructure including roads and utilities, as well as recreation facilities including arenas, sports fields, parks, and arts & culture amenities through Surrey Invests.

Read on for more information about upcoming Capital Projects.

Featured projects

Newton Community Centre

The new Newton Community Centre (“NCC”) will be a vibrant, inclusive, and accessible facility that will enhance recreation, culture, and library services to the growing Newton community. 

Explore the Newton Community Centre project in detail.

aerial shot of newton facing south across mud bay

Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex 

The Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex will provide additional ice in Cloverdale to meet the community’s needs for ice hockey, figure skating, public lessons, skating sessions and dry-floor summer use for sports such as lacrosse and ball hockey.

  • Construction of the two-ice sheet building is in progress. Anticipated completion is spring or summer 2025.
  • The third approved ice sheet is anticipated to be ready for use in 2027.

Focus Newton initiative

Under the Focus Newton initiative, several enhancements are planned to improve the livability and safety of the Newton community. These include implementing walking and cycling safety measures, increasing litter clean-up, upgrading library facilities, and enhancing horticulture projects.  

 A community center with people, a "FOCUS NEWTON" banner, and colorful pennant bunting.

64 Avenue road improvements

The City continues to invest in 64 Avenue to improve traffic flow, increase road safety, and prepare for future growth. Learn about the road improvements from 177B to 184 Street.

Construction is anticipated to begin in February 2024 and be completed by spring 2025.

 

152 Street road improvements

We are raising and widening 152 Street between the Serpentine and Nicomekl Rivers. Upgrades include: 

  • Road raising for greater flood protection.
  • Road widening to increase vehicle lanes from 2 to 4 lanes to keep traffic moving.
  • Upgrading transit stops and bus shelters to increase safety and access to transit.

Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre expansion

We are expanding the Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre in City Centre. The expansion will include:

  • A second gymnasium, a fitness centre, learning kitchen, maker space, large and small multi-purpose spaces and childcare spaces
  • A new entry plaza, community garden space and a grand lawn to accommodate a range of social and learning activities
Chuck Bailey Proposed Design North Entry Plaza

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New neighbourhood & destination parks

Nicomekl Riverfront Park

In progress

We are planning a complete park system along the south bank of the Nicomekl River to create a conservation-oriented riverfront park that integrates natural spaces and habitats with:

  • ecological improvements
  • public access and new amenities
  • public art
  • the area's heritage

This project is being developed in three phases and will take multiple years to complete. Phase 1 detailed design is currently underway. Phase 1 construction is expected to begin in mid 2024 and to end in 2025. Design and construction of early work projects are ongoing.

Learn more about Nicomekl Riverfront Park.

Grandview Heights Community Park

Planning starts in 2025

A new community park will be planned for the area next to the new Grandview Heights Secondary School.

    Neighbourhood parks

    Complete

    Three new neighbourhood parks have been completed: Whippletree Park (Newton), Salmonberry Park (Clayton), and Edmund Park (Newton).

    New park amenities & facilities

    Bear Creek Stadium

    In progress

    The new Bear Creek Stadium will replace the existing track at Bear Creek Park, elevating the facility to international standards. The improvements will accommodate a full range of track and field sports and include a partially covered grandstand with permanent seating for 2,200 spectators integrated into the existing park. 

    The recently completed grandstand includes team changerooms, officials' rooms, equipment storage space, ticketing office, public washrooms and concession facilities. The track replacement will be starting May 2024 with expected completion in September 2024.

    Unwin Community Park

    Planning underway

    The City has plans to expand this community park within the rapidly growing community of Newton. A range of new amenities will be required to meet that growth and changing demographics, including accessible washrooms and walking amenities such as trails and paths.

    people enjoying a park on a sunny day

    Biodiversity preserve park improvements

    In progress

    The City now has three significant biodiversity preserve parks comprised of over 300 acres of land. This project will implement several renovations, repairs, and improvements to those parks.

    Artificial turf field replacements

    Planned or in progress:

    • Newton Athletic Park (two fields)
    • Cloverdale Athletic Park (one field)
    • Hjorth Road Park (one field)

    Complete:

    • Hjorth Road Park (one field)
    • South Surrey Athletic Park (one field)

    Tamanawis Park

    Planning underway

    This project is for the design and construction of a third artificial turf field, with changerooms and spectator seating, at Tamanawis Park. These investments will further enhance Tamanawis Park as a destination facility for field hockey tournaments.

    Turfgrass updates  

    Planning underway

    • Sullivan Heights Park - conversion of cricket pitch to natural grass.
    • Sunnyside Park - ball diamond improvements

    Trail and path development

    In progress

    Improvements for Salmonberry Park, E. Clayton linear parks, Kabaddi Park, Whippletree Park, and numerous linear park connections throughout the City’s neighbourhood park system.

    South Surrey Athletic Park 

    Complete

    • Pickleball complete

    Planned or in progress

    • Bike park upgrades 
    • A covered multi-sport (lacrosse box)

    Softball City  

    Planning underway

    • Paving of the existing gravel parking area
    • Upgrading sports field lighting system to energy efficient LED fixtures
    • Parking lot lighting updates to improve visitor safety
    • Tree planting to enhance canopy cover 

    City Centre spray park & courts

    Planning underway

    This project includes the design and construction of new courts with lighting along with a new spray park in City Centre.

    Arts & culture facility improvements

    Indigenous learning centres

    With locations in North Surrey and South Surrey, these unique Indigenous learning venues will support Indigenous cultural process and the City’s Reconciliation efforts. These projects are guided through ongoing consultation with Semiahmoo, Kwantlen and Katzie First Nations.

    Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House opened in June 2023. 

    The North Surrey Indigenous Learning Centre is in progress.

    The new Totest Aleng Indigenous Learning House

    Surrey Arts Centre renovation

    This project includes maintaining and improving the facility’s accessibility and operations. Learning, production and presentation spaces will also be upgraded.

    Surrey Arts Centre and a blue sky

    Photo: Surrey Arts Centre

    Semiahmoo Arts Studios

    Funding is being allocated towards developing community arts space in the Semiahmoo Town Centre.

    Child painting a pottery piece with mom

    Photo: Cultural programming

    Interactive Art Museum

    Funding has been identified in the current five-year capital plan to support the development of a world-class cultural facility in Surrey and a major attraction in City Centre.

    The Interactive Art Museum (“iAM”) will feature creative spaces for contemporary art learning, such as art exhibition halls, TechLab and maker spaces, open studios for artists in residence, events rooms, a performance hall, and outdoor space for creative temporary projects. Learn more about the Interactive Art Museum.

    Photo: SITE Photography. Experiencing Surrey Art Gallery’s Garden in the Machine exhibition.

    Photo: SITE Photography. Experiencing Surrey Art Gallery’s Garden in the Machine exhibition.

    1912 Municipal Hall upgrades

    This funding will provide seismic upgrades and flood mitigation infrastructure that respects and enhances the heritage value of this building and prolongs its use.

    Archives exterior

    Photo: 1912 Municipal Hall

    Roads, transportation & utility improvements

    Every year through the City’s Capital Construction Program, Surrey's Engineering Department delivers hundreds of capital projects. Some of the major programs in the works include:

    Recently completed projects

    2022
    • 32 Ave Widening: King George Boulevard to 164 Street
    • South Surrey Athletic Park Track Replacement
    • Kabaddi Park Improvements
    • Artificial Turf Field Replacements at Hjorth Road Park and Cloverdale Athletic Park
    • South Surrey Athletic Park Pickleball
    • Newton Athletic Park Walking Track