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All future downtown developments must connect to district energy
June 11, 2012 | Paul Hillsdon
With a new proposed by-law, the City could be making its most significant move to go green since the introduction of the Sustainability Charter. Staff are asking Council to approve a new policy that will mandate all new developments in the City Centre be designed to connect to a district energy network that will span the downtown.
Falcon promises new school cash coming in months
June 21, 2011 | Paul HillsdonAt the opening of Surrey’s newest elementary school, Adams Road, yesterday, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon re-committed to building desperately needed new schools for the City.
Speaking to the Surrey Now, Falcon was quoted as saying the district would be receiving … Read More
Surrey School District facing $10M in cuts
February 11, 2011 | Paul HillsdonThe Surrey School District’s upcoming 2011/2012 operating budget is facing a $10 million shortfall in funding required to maintain current programming and service levels. As a result, the Board is asking the public what it believes should be cut … Read More
City Centre District Energy system adds to Surrey’s green credentials
February 10, 2011 | Paul HillsdonThe City is moving swiftly to build a new district energy system in the heart of the downtown. District energy systems distributes thermal energy across a network, heating or cooling interior areas and hot water in buildings. Terasen Gas … Read More
School district HQ construction [pics]
April 6, 2010 | Paul HillsdonThe District Education and Conference Centre, phase 1:
City wants to study new LEED community planning process
February 12, 2009 | Paul HillsdonThe 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 … Read More
