Category Archives: Newton

Bus crashes into Newton Wave Pool

The Province is reporting that a bus crashed into the Newton Wave Pool this afternoon. Nobody inside was hurt, though the driver sustained leg injuries.

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First look inside Newton Gym expansion

The Newton Recreation Centre expansion is nearly complete. Here’s a look at the interior:

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Stakeholder consultations on Surrey Rapid Transit study

TransLink is holding a series of consultations to gather stakeholder opinion on the future of rapid transit in Surrey and Langley. The goal of the study is to determine the corridors and technologies for rapid transit in the South Fraser … Continue reading

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City and Kwantlen sign historic agreement

The City has struck a memorandum of understanding with Kwantlen Polytechnic University to pursue the shared goals of building an economically vibrant Surrey. The agreement is similar to the MOU the City signed with SFU in 2008, which will result … Continue reading

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Build Surrey, six year infrastructure plan, launched

From the desk of the City Manager comes a new capital infrastructure program named Build Surrey which has the intention of encouraging “city building”. The program will help Surrey facilitate and manage more growth over the coming decade and continue … Continue reading

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Newton Recreation Centre extension [pics]

An extension to the Newton Rec Centre is well underway. The new facility is currently being built on the east side of the existing building. The extension will include a large multipurpose gym, as well as a mat room. The … Continue reading

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Handful of new civic facilities opening soon

Chuck Bailey Rec Centre – January Kwomais Point Park – January New gym expansion to the Newton Rec Centre – February Newton Cultural Centre (Fire Hall Arts Centre) – March Kensington Prairie Community Centre – June

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Rundown of the 2010 Financial Plan

The 2010 Operating and Capital Financial Plans have been out in the wild for a bit now. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s included: 6 new RCMP members and 8 new firefighters A new RCMP Community Safety Office for the … Continue reading

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Rendering of the Newton Cultural Centre

Sorry it took so long to post – the City takes eons to respond to emails sometimes. What seems to have been formerly referred to as the Fire Hall Arts Centre has been renamed the Newton Cultural Centre. The former … Continue reading

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Overpasses coming soon

Railway overpasses As part of the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor upgrade, three new railway overpasses will be built in Surrey at 152 St, 192 St, and 196 St. The design contract has been awarded to Trillium Business Strategies for $1.7 … Continue reading

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