Council Workshop Summary #2

Council met last night for the second of three public workshops to discuss the 2025 Budget. The evening began with a Coffee with Council event before the workshop got underway. The focus of the workshop was the draft 2025 Capital Plan which proposes $153.1 million in new projects. Here is a summary of what was discussed at Workshop 2.

Capital Project Highlights by Department:

• There are 10 projects planned for Civic Buildings. Highlights include the investment in the new Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre that will be funded over the next two years as well as the replacement of Hawthorne Fieldhouse and building and mechanical systems upgrades and replacements.
• There are 9 projects supporting Climate Action and Environment. Highlights include initiatives to restore Burns Bog, update the urban forest inventory, and the addition of 10 new EV charging stations.
• Proposed Engineering investments include 14 road projects, 7 drainage projects, 14 water-related projects, and 9 sewer projects. Highlights include 96 Avenue roadway and multi-use pathway improvements, the 84 Street drainage pump stations and agricultural initiatives such as rural road improvements on 112 Street and the West Ladner Irrigation Pump Station. Other investments aim to advance the City’s Vision Zero strategy such as improving lighting at key intersections and upgrades to the safety and accessibility of bus shelters and crosswalks.
• Information Services proposed 6 projects focused on providing reliable, secure and modern technology. Highlights include developing a strategy for document and records management and numerous updates to the City’s information systems.
• There are four projects planned for Fire and Emergency Services. The most significant capital expense is a new fire truck valuated at $2.6M.
• Parks, Recreation and Culture proposed 20 projects for the coming year. Highlights include the Holly Park Pump Track relocation, new playgrounds at Bell Park and Beach Grove park, new sports field lighting at Dennison Park, upgrades to the Seaquam and South Delta Secondary field upgrades, and upgrades to Annieville Park and Cromie Park. For more information about the proposed projects, see the draft 2025 Budget here: https://delta.civicweb.net/document/233364

Council will have a third and final public workshop to discuss the draft budget with staff on November 20 at Delta City Hall beginning at 5 pm.