City of Surrey's 2024-2028 Financial Plan

DRAINAGE

EDUCATION & CULTURE

Participated in ongoing environmental stewardship by overseeing and assisting Parks in managing the P-15 Habitat replacement program for riparian and stream enhancements; and

Continued research and tracking of spawning salmon and their extents, as well as tracking of rearing habitats to guide legislative requirements for works in and about streams, and to better understand where efforts are required to protect sensitive habitats.

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ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS

• Improved drainage in agricultural areas through ditch maintenance, cleaning and infrastructure improvements to reduce the frequency of flooding of farmlands.

FUTURE INITIATIVES, GOALS & OBJECTIVES

INCLUSION

• Continue to improve flood protection in the lowlands through upgrading the Colebrook, Serpentine, Nicomekl and Fraser River dyke systems; • Advance discussions with the City of Delta and City of White Rock on joint municipal drainage servicing agreements; and • Finalize and implement the adaptive management plan for the Living Dyke project pilot sites in collaboration with the Living Dyke steering group, which is comprised of various levels of government, Nongovernmental Organizations (“NGO”), stakeholders and First Nations, and use the results to inform the ultimate Living Dyke site design; and PUBLIC SAFETY

• Continue working with the Boundary Bay Living Dyke Roundtable regarding foreshore enhancements in the broader region.

Work with the City of Langley and Township of Langley to address current and future floodplain conditions in the Upper Nicomekl River area.

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City of Surrey | 2024—2028 Financial Plan | Utilities Operating Fund | Drainage

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