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Translation – Explanation and Caution

The electronic translation service on the City of Surrey’s web site is hosted by Google Translate. The quality of the translation may vary in some of the languages offered by Google. The goal of the basic translation is to capture the general intention of the original English material.

Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages. Unfortunately, not all the languages spoken in the City of Surrey are translated. Punjabi is one of the languages not currently offered, and to remedy the situation, the City has been in contact with Google and they have committed to making Punjabi available in the future.

The City of Surrey cannot guarantee the quality, accuracy, or completeness of any translated information. Before you act on translated information, the City encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and the decisions you make.

The City of Surrey offers interpretation services at all its facilities. If you have a question about the material you read on our web site, we encourage you to stop by a City facilities to discuss it. You can also contact the City at (604) 591-4011 to receive interpretation support.

The City is committed to enhancing the accessibility of its web site to all its citizens, and appreciates any feedback that it receives.

Chinese, Korean, Punjabi, Tagalog, Hindi

Dyke & Drainage Information

Several policies and programs have been developed to help protect farmland and improve farming conditions in Surrey. The Soil Deposition By-law includes enhanced soil management measures and enforcement capabilties to better protect lands and the environment within the City of Surrey while allowing for reasonable opportunities for soil deposition and removal. Surrey's dyking program is designed to help manage and improve drainage of farmland in Surrey.

Corporate Report No. C009: New Soil Conservation and Protection By-law (April 30, 2007)

Drainage Issues

Drainage Management Guide (BC Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, BC Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection)

Dyking Districts

Surrey has three dyking districts:

  • Surrey Dyking District
  • Mud Bay District
  • Colebrook Dyking District

Public access is allowed on dykes at Mud Bay Park and Elgin Heritage Park. A park plan is also available for Surrey Lake Park.

City parks and paths within or near the Agricultural Land Reserve

Dykes are also often located on private property. In theses situations please respect private property.