2025-2029 Surrey Financial Plan

DRAINAGE

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS

Improve drainage in agricultural areas through construction of new pump stations and low-level

Complete the raising of all lowland spillways to their final elevations to provide improved protection and productivity for the farming community.

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pumps (e.g., the ongoing Colebrook pump station replacement);

Improve lowland flood resiliency by advancing the design and implementation of dyke upgrades for the Serpentine and Nicomekl dykes; and

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BUILT ENVIRONMENT & NEIGHBOURHOODS

Collaborate with Planning & Development department on changes to the Official Community Plan (“OCP”), Hazard Lands Development Permit guidelines and possible other bylaws to address the flood risk potential to residents; and

• Continue to improve drainage service to the older areas of Surrey to reduce flooding risk.

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City of Surrey | 2025—2029 Financial Plan | Utilities Operating Fund | Drainage

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