2026 - 2030 Surrey Financial Plan

DRAINAGE

BUILT ENVIRONMENT & NEIGHBOURHOODS

• Continued implementation of the Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy through ongoing design and construction of DMAF projects; • Initiated a study to review climate change impacts on rainfall patterns; Initiated a study to review the feasibility of providing irrigation services to the farming community in the Serpentine and Nicomekl lowlands; • Continued implementation of lowland flood control projects such as dyke raising and flood box replacements; • Finalized the South Campbell Heights ISMP; and • Worked with other City departments and Provincial agencies on Fraser River freshet preparedness to enable the City to respond effectively during the 2025 freshet season. •

Drainage work near King George Boulevard and Fraser Highway

PUBLIC SAFETY

• Completed a ravine stability assessment of all ravines in Surrey highlighting areas of potential risk to public safety; • Monitored wave and wind action on Surrey’s coastal areas through the City’s two ocean monitoring stations;

• Participated in regional flood strategy initiatives; and • Provided support to operations staff responding to a major rainfall event.

City of Surrey | 2026—2030 Financial Plan | Utilities Operating Fund | Drainage

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