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Category Archives: Environment
Pioneer Greenway overpass concepts
Associated Engineering has released two design concepts for the Pioneer Greenway overpass. Arch concept Stress Ribbon concept Parklette design concept
Posted in Environment, Parks and Rec, South Surrey, Transport
Tagged greenway, hwy 99, overpass, pedestrian, pioneer, South Surrey
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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
Posted in Environment, Newton, Parks and Rec, South Surrey
Tagged colebrook pit, Environment, equestrian trail, joe brown, nature, Newton, panorama ridge, park, restoration, upgrade
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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
Posted in Development, Environment, Library, Parks and Rec, Social Services, Transport
Tagged best worst, canada, cities, effective, efficient, macleans, municipality, surrey
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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!
Posted in Environment, Guildford, Newton, Parks and Rec, South Surrey, Whalley
Tagged blackie spit, kennedy park, morgan heights, robson park, sunnyside, surrey bend, t.e. scott, upgrades, wickson point
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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
Posted in Development, Environment, Parks and Rec, Whalley
Tagged city centre, construction, downtown, entrance, holland park, spirit square, surrey, upgrades
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Roundabout planned for dangerous 88th intersection
In a presentation to the Transportation Committee on April 8th, two contentious road issues were examined – the extension of 84th Ave, through Bear Creek Park, and solutions regarding the high collision intersection of 88th Ave and King George Hwy. … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Environment, Newton, Transport, Whalley
Tagged bc, bear creek park, extension, metro vancouver, network, region, road, roundabout, surrey, traffic circle, Transport
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Details on Holland Park construction [pics]
As you may have noticed recently, there’s been a lot of construction going on at Holland Park. Surrey’s first urban park has received a few minor upgrades over the past months, including the Surrey Public Library Grove and a bunch … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Environment, Parks and Rec, Whalley
Tagged city centre, construction, downtown, holland park, Parks and Rec, spirit square, surrey
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Kwomais Park opening next year
In a recent Corporate Report, it was released that Kwomais Park in South Surrey will open to the public in January 2010. Kwomais Point Park is 16.25 acres of designated parkland located at the southwest tip of the Semiahmoo Peninsula. … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Environment, Parks and Rec, Social Services, South Surrey, Town Centre
Tagged kwomais point park, recreation, South Surrey
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Largest cycling investment in Surrey’s history
As part of the federal stimulus package, the Government of Canada, the provincial government, and the City of Surrey are one-third cost sharing a $12.5 million investment in Surrey’s cycling infrastructure. The money will go towards 10.6 km of bicycle … Continue reading
Posted in Cloverdale, Environment, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, Parks and Rec, South Surrey, Town Centre, Transport, Whalley
Tagged bike, clayton, Cloverdale, cycling, fraser heights, green timbers, greenways, investment, paths, quibble creek, semiahmoo trail, serpentine, stimulus, surrey, wildflower
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City wants to study new LEED community planning process
The City recently applied for a provincial grant through the Community Action on Energy and Emissions Gold program. According to the Corporate Report, the City has been proactive in recent years at examining future district heating systems within Surrey’s Town … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Development, Environment
Tagged charter, checklist, Development, district, exchange, geothermal, heating, leed, leed-nd, neighbourhood, surrey, sustainability
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