Category Archives: Environment

City seeks input on organics collections service

Surrey is doing its part to meet the ambitious waste diversion goals of Metro Vancouver. The regional authority is seeking to divert 70% of all household waste from landfills, made achievable through increases in recycling and composting. Waste is a … Continue reading

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City Centre “Green Network” Plan revealed

As part of the long term City Centre land use plan under development, a recreational “Green Network” was proposed to facilitate the movement of pedestrians and cyclists in the area. The Green Network is a more than just bicycle ways … Continue reading

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Horticultural school coming to expanded Darts Hill Garden

Darts Hill Garden, one of the hidden highlights of Surrey tucked away in Grandview, is set to get a major expansion. The City has recently acquired properties to the north and east of the existing Garden and hope to partner … Continue reading

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Significant density coming to Tynehead

If you’ve been following the progress of the City’s NCP areas through the years, you will have noticed a steady increase in the density of these massive redevelopment projects. Although surrounded by primarily single-family homes, Clayton has a number of … Continue reading

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Surrey officially participating in Earth Hour

Earth Hour is coming to Surrey! The global event, in which the world turns off its non-essential lights to raise awareness for, and take action on, climate change, is held on March 27th. The City will be holding a free gathering … Continue reading

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Pioneer Greenway overpass concepts

Associated Engineering has released two design concepts for the Pioneer Greenway overpass. Arch concept Stress Ribbon concept Parklette design concept

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Joe Brown Park upgrades soon

Following local residential concern in 2004 surrounding a section of the park known as Colebrook Pit, the City has been collaboratively developing a new vision for Joe Brown Park. Colebrook Pit was a former city-owned quarry and designated to be … Continue reading

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Surrey wins high praise in Maclean’s Best and Worst Run Cities

Surrey has secured the bronze medal in “Total Efficiency and Effectiveness” in Maclean’s Best and Worst Run Cities survey. The rating system compares 31 Canadian cities in a variety of areas, including crime, transportation, and taxation. The data was compiled … Continue reading

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Major parks upgrades and renos

The City is currently in the process of upgrading a number of parks across Surrey. Many are already under construction, and a few are still in the design and planning stages. All the info is after the jump!

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Updates on Holland Park upgrades [pics]

Recently had a photowalk around Holland Park. Here’s the latest progress on the upgrades. New Spirit Square almost complete

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