City of Surrey's 2021 - 2025 Financial Plan

DRAINAGE

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS

• Improved drainage in agricultural areas through construction of new pump stations and low level pumps (Hook Brook, Hall’s Prairie and Panorama) to reduce the frequency of flooding of farm land; and •

Review Lowland Strategy in terms of completed works and those still required in order to prioritize future works in the Lowlands.

FUTURE INITIATIVES, GOALS & INITIATIVES

INCLUSION

• Work with Port Metro Vancouver/ Fraser Surrey docks on a coordinated flood response and long-term flood protection plan for the west end of the Fraser River; • Improve flood protection through upgrading the Colebrook and Fraser River dyke systems; • Completed a ravine assessment of all ravines in Surrey highlighting areas of potential risk to public safety; • Advance the design of the Living Dyke project having the Living Dyke steering committee act as project advisors. Committee is comprised of various levels of government, NGOs, special interest groups and First Nations; and • Work with the Boundary Bay Living Dike Roundtable regarding foreshore enhancements. PUBLIC SAFETY

Storm Drain Marking Program

• Initiate foreshore enhancements, Living Dyke concept associated with DMAF ; • Work with the City of Delta on a joint municipal drainage servicing agreement; and • Work with the City of Langley and Township of Langley to address current and future floodplain conditions in the Upper Nicomekl River area.

City of Surrey | 2021—2025 Financial Plan | Utilities Operating Fund | Drainage

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