Surrey Council advances two truck parking sites

Surrey, BC – In response to the persistent shortage of truck parking spaces in the city, Surrey City Council is advancing plans for two new sites to address this urgent issue. During the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, Surrey Council approved two Temporary Use Permits (TUPs) for truck parking sites on City-owned land to proceed to public notification. One site at 17768 96 Ave. in the Anniedale-Tynehead area would have capacity for 41 trucks and another 36 truck spaces would be made available at 13134 115B St. in Bridgeview.

"We have taken a significant step towards addressing the urgent need for truck parking spaces in our city,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “As we advance plans for these two new sites, we're committed to ensuring that our truck drivers have the facilities they need to operate safely and efficiently, while balancing the needs of the community. It is vital we address this issue because I have often said trucking is our economy on wheels. This is just the beginning and we look forward to initiating plans at additional sites in the near future."

In all, the City of Surrey plans to introduce four truck parking sites at four City-owned sites. In March, 2024, Surrey City Council approved license agreements with Prudential Transportation Ltd. for multiple sites, totaling approximately 150 truck parking spaces. All four sites will be leased to Prudential Transportation Ltd. on a temporary basis, specifically for truck parking purposes.

Prudential Transportation Ltd. was selected as the preferred operator based on their strong financial standing, experience in operating large truck parks, and commitment to prioritizing Surrey-based trucks for parking.

After proceeding with public notification for the TUPs, Council will vote on the permit approvals at a later meeting.