City of Surrey's 2022-2026 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 enhancement; and

Continued research on salmonid spawner presence and young salmonids in watercourses with limited documentation to support Surrey’s Watercourse Classification mapping updates to ensure protection of salmonids in our fisheries sensitive streams.

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ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS

• Improved drainage in agricultural areas through ditch maintenance and cleaning to reduce the frequency of flooding of farm lands; and

• Reviewed the current Lowland Flood Control Strategy in terms of completed works and those still required in order to prioritize future works in the Lowlands and inform future initiatives.

FUTURE INITIATIVES, GOALS & INITIATIVES

INCLUSION

• Advance the design of the Living Dyke project with the Living Dyke steering committee acting 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.

Storm Drain Marking Program

PUBLIC SAFETY

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; •

Completed a ravine assessment of all ravines in Surrey highlighting areas of potential risk to public safety;

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City of Surrey | 2022—2026 Financial Plan | Utilities Operating Fund | Drainage

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