People, farms, neighbourhoods and businesses in Surrey will be better protected from periods of high water with the completion of several flood-mitigation projects supported by the Province, the federal government and the City of Surrey.

“Surrey is one of the fastest-growing communities in the province, and protecting people from the effects of climate change is essential,” said Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. “These projects protect low-lying areas in Surrey and help address future flood risk. I’m grateful for the collaboration between the Province, the federal government and the City of Surrey that made these projects possible.”  

The Province committed nearly $5 million from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) to prevent water seepage and undermining of the Fry’s Corner drainage pump station. Additionally, raising and widening the dikes along the Serpentine River and Latimer Creek will safeguard important transportation corridors and agricultural lands, and support protection against a major flooding event. The Fry’s Corner drainage pump station improvements are complete, with the diking upgrades scheduled for summer 2027.

“By strengthening Surrey’s defences against flooding, we are helping to ensure people, homes and businesses are better protected as the risk of high-water events grows,” said Garry Begg, MLA for Surrey-Guildford. “These investments both improve public safety and provide greater community resilience for years to come.”