Draft - Official Community Plan - Surrey 2050

Part D – Policies

D8 Utilities Surrey’s utilities – including water, energy, stormwater, sanitary wastewater systems, waste and recycling collection, and energy provision – are essential to daily life and the local economy. As Surrey grows, these systems must remain reliable, sustainable and resilient. They must be capable of serving a larger population while also able to withstand pressures arising from climate change, natural disasters and evolving technologies. The City will achieve this by using a mix of engineered and nature-based infrastructure. Engineered – including watermains, sanitary and storm sewers, and pump stations – provide predictable, high-capacity delivery and collection services. Nature-based – such as urban forests, constructed wetlands and tree canopies – helps manage climate impacts while providing co-benefits like cleaner air, biodiversity and recreation. To keep utility expansion affordable, new development will cover the cost of required upgrades and the City will explore innovative technologies that can reduce long-term costs. Objectives in this chapter align with the 10-Year Servicing Plan, Integrated Watershed Management Plans , Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Management Plan and Metro Vancouver’ s Liquid Waste Management Plan .

Goal: Surrey ’s utility infrastructure is resilient and supports long-term community growth.

Objectives

8.1

Maintain healthy and sustainable water and sanitary infrastructure. Develop resilient and integrated stormwater infrastructure . Reduce solid waste and promote its diversion.

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Work with third-party utilities to support growth. Advance energy independence, resilience and sustainability while ensuring utilities keep pace with growth.

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