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Tag Archives: fraser heights
Data reveals severe shortage of recreation facilities in Surrey
While working at the Downtown Surrey BIA, one of the topics I was asked to investigate was the so-called “infrastructure deficit”. In layman’s terms, it refers to the lack of parks, community centres, or transit in fast growing communities, at … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, Parks and Rec, South Surrey, Whalley
Tagged arena, bc, city centre, clayton, Cloverdale, deficit, facility, fraser heights, grandview, Guildford, ice rink, infrastructure, municipal, Newton, north, panorama ridge, pool, recreation, south, surrey
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City and Metro preserve Surrey Bend
The City of Surrey and Metro Vancouver have finalized a joint management plan for Surrey Bend, the newest regional park in the Lower Mainland. At 348 hectares, Surrey Bend is roughly the size of Stanley Park, making it the largest … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Guildford, Parks and Rec
Tagged bc, ecosystem, floodplain, fraser heights, fraser river, Guildford, gvrd, management, metro vancouver, parks, regional, surrey bend
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Greenway expansion part of PMH1
As part of the Port Mann/Highway 1 expansion program, the Province is investing an unprecedented $50 million into cycling infrastructure along the route. This translates into a number of new greenways for Surrey. There will be a new pedestrian overpass … Continue reading
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
Posted in City Hall, Development, Guildford, Newton, Parks and Rec, Social Services, Whalley
Tagged artificial, chuck bailey, civic centre, financial, fire hall, fraser heights, plan, rcmp, rec centre, surrey, turf field, youth park
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156 St underpass working swell [pics]
The 156 St underpass, a joint project from both the City of Surrey and the Ministry of Transport, opened in May. It was designed to alleviate traffic from the 152 St and 160 St overpasses and provide Fraser Heights residents … Continue reading
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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