Grants and Funding Received by the Township

The funding from TransLink will support the Township of Langley with the following projects:

Transit improvements in various locations

The construction of transit improvements such as sidewalks leading to bus stops, bus pull-out bays, wheelchair accessible bus stops, and improved bus stop facilities for pedestrians at various locations in the Township on a cost sharing basis with TransLink. Locations proposed for 2023 include asphalt sidewalk extensions, asphalt bus pads, and concrete bus pads. Total funding received is $80,000.

Fraser Highway widening: 24300 block to 24600 block

Continuation of the design and construction of the next phase of widening Fraser Highway from 243 Street to 246 Street with four travel lanes plus multi-use paths on both sides and ultimate intersection improvements with turn bays at 244 Street. Project is 50% funded by TransLink (75% for multi-use paths) with additional funding being requested for the next two years as part of the Major Road Network and Bike cost share program. The 2023 Contribution is $2,669,000.

Culvert replacement: 5800 block 232 Street

Replacement of the wooden stave culvert in the 5800 block of 232 Street to increase hydraulic capacity, stabilize the road embankment, and decommission the aging and failing wood stave culvert. The 2023 contribution is $397,419.

Mufford overpass rehabilitation

Design for the rehabilitation of the Mufford Overpass is required. The scope of the design will include repairs to the spalling and cracking at the east abutment, repairs due to settlement of the east approach slab and additional security fencing on both the north and south side of the overpass. Future requests will be made for funds to undergo construction. The 2023 contribution is $65,625.

20400 block 16 Avenue bridge rehabilitation

Bridge rehabilitation at 16 Avenue and 20400 block. Work includes replacing the rip rap at the east abutment, replacing scour protection at the west abutment, and replacing the damaged railing and concrete curb at the northwest corner. The 2023 contribution is $53,125.

Paving: 200 Street from 92A Avenue to 96 Avenue

Repaving 200 Street from 92A Avenue to 96 Avenue due to the deterioration of the road surface. This section of road is utilized by over 40,000 vehicles daily with a high percent of heavy vehicles. As the road is part of the TransLink Major Road Network, it is eligible to use TransLink funds to rehabilitate the pavement and prevent further deterioration that could result in higher repair costs in the future. The 2023 contribution is $750,000.

The funding will support the construction of a spray park, playground, picnic area, parking lot, washroom facilities, associated landscape and pedestrian areas, a synthetic turf field and warm-up area, and a 75-stall parking lot with drop-off lane and related works at 84th Avenue, all forming part of Yorkson Community Park North.

Canada Community-Building Fund: $2,000,000

Trans Mountain: $1,000,000

Township of Langley: $17,500,000

Project total: $20,500,000

Learn more about the project.

The funding from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities will support the Township of Langley response to climate change by proposing two projects that will advance community resiliency in both the short and long term. The Salmon River bank stabilization project is required to both protect and increase the future resiliency of a major bridge; the failure of which would have large impacts to residents, the Township’s budget, and the safe and efficient movement of goods throughout the region. At the same time, a study is being proposed to perform floodplain mapping of Anderson Creek which will inform the engineering services plan for ongoing neighbourhood plan updates.

Salmon River Bank Stabilization: $740,000

Anderson Creek Flood Plain Mapping: $150,000

The funding from the Insurance Corporation of BC will support the Township of Langley with 14 transportation infrastructure projects throughout the municipality.

96 Avenue from Telegraph Trail to 201 Street

Installation of multi-use path.

$10,000

Fraser Highway from 24600 block to 25000 block

Road widening and traffic signal improvements.

$114,000

Rawlison Crecent and Glover Road

Installation of new traffic signal.

$46,500

Various sites

Installation of anti-skid overlay to pavement at two sites:

• Glover Road bridge in 8600 block
• 80 Avenue from 24800 block to 24900 block

$7,000

Various sites

Installation of rectangular rapid flash beacons at pedestrian crossings at three sites:

• 86 Avenue and 202B Street
• 206 Street and 84 Avenue
• 10700 Block Allard Crescent

$10,500

216 Street at 91A Avenue – Topham Elementary School

Installation of temporary road dieting.

$10,000

84 Avenue from 204 Street to 206 Street – Yorkson Creek Middle School and Community Park

Installation of traffic calming and 30km/hr speed tabs at existing playground signage.

$12,000

264 Street and River Road

Installation of overhead flashing beacon.

$30,000

Brookswood Secondary School

Installation of post mounted delineators to clearly define school traffic movements.

$5,000

Various sites

Installation of left turn signal phases at three sites:

• Fraser Highway and 272 Street
• 248 Street and 56 Avenue
• Fraser Highway and 222 Street

$100,000

16 Avenue Corridor

Installation of centreline rumble strips.

$9,000

Various sites

Installation of traffic calming at two sites:

• Routley Park
• D.W. Poppy Secondary

$2,000

200 Street and 76 Avenue

Installation of new traffic signal.

$13,500

66 Avenue and 203 Street

Installation of crosswalk and pedestrian signals on south leg of existing signalized intersection.

$5,000

The funding is for construction of a new covered gathering area at Aldergrove Athletic Park and will provide a new all-weather space for residents to enjoy with friends and family.

Canada Community-Building Fund: $130,000

Township of Langley: $2,000

Project total: $132,000

The funding from Infrastructure Canada will support the Township of Langley with two companion projects as part of the Township of Langley's "Transportation and Mobility Strategy" (Master Transportation Plan update).

The first project involves a comprehensive study of the current active transportation network to identify gaps in active transportation routes, or routes that were completed but may not be built to an AAA (all ages & abilities) standard in certain segments, and identify locations for improvement.

The second project involves a detailed study to develop a plan to begin to gather data on pedestrian usage of various active transportation network to be able to quantify usage and prioritize areas for improvement.

The funding from TransLink will support the Township of Langley with the following projects:

Transit improvements in various locations

The construction of transit improvements such as sidewalks leading to bus stops, bus pull-out bays, wheelchair accessible bus stops, and improved bus stop facilities for pedestrians at various locations in the Township on a cost sharing basis with TransLink. Twelve locations are proposed for 2022 and include asphalt sidewalk extensions, asphalt bus pads, and concrete bus pads. Total funding received is $60,000.

Fraser Highway widening: 24300 block to 24600 block

Continuation of the design and construction of the next phase of widening Fraser Highway from 243 Street to 246 Street with four travel lanes plus multi-use paths on both sides and ultimate intersection improvements with turn bays at 244 Street. The project is 50% funded by TransLink (75% for multi-use paths) with additional funding being requested for the next two years as part of the Major Road Network and Bike cost share program. The 2022 Contribution is $2,492,000.

Culvert replacement: Matheson Creek, 64 Avenue and 201 Street

This project involves open-cut replacement of a deteriorating corrugated steel pipe culvert section crossing 64 Avenue at the 20100 block. The culvert is on Matheson (Logan) Creek, a Class A (red-coded) watercourse. The 2022 Contribution is $525,496.

200 Street pedestrian overpass rehabilitation

This project involves the recoating of the 200 Street Pedestrian Overpass with a new rust resistant coating to ensure the bridge is able to meet its designed service life. This is a multi-year project, with the 2022 Contribution being $684,875.

96 Avenue Connector

The 96 Avenue Connector will construct a multi-use pathway on 96 Avenue from Telegraph Trail to 201 Street. This pathway will further link to the existing multi-use pathway on Golden Ears Way in Surrey via existing bike lanes on Telegraph Trail. The completion of both the 201 Street Connector and the 96 Avenue Connector will provide cycling connections to the Golden Ears Bridge, Trans-Canada Trail, Derby Reach Regional Park, Fort Langley, and Surrey, suitable for all ages and abilities. The 2022 contribution from the Road, Cycling and Pedestrian Improvements Program for this project is $478,000. Previous investments from TransLink include funding from the Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost Share program.

56 Avenue widening: 21100 block to 213A Street

This project will support development of an adjacent affordable housing project.  It will also improve safety of the corridor through the installation of left turn lanes and median separation and improve walking and cycling through installation of a multi-use path. The 2022 contribution towards this project is $173,000.

The project includes installation of a geothermal system and field to increase the efficiency of the HVAC system at salishan Place by the River, as well as adding electric boilers, hot water tanks and air makeup units to replace natural gas ones. The lighting system will use LED lighting. The green roof will be expanded, as well. In terms of accessibility, features such as ramps, automated doors, a wheelchair accessible path through the gardens and braille signage will be installed.

The Government of Canada is investing $777,618 in this project through the Infrastructure Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. The GICB program is an integral part of Canada’s Strengthened Climate Plan, providing $1.5 billion over five years towards green and accessible retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing public community buildings and the construction of new publicly-accessible community buildings that serve high-needs, underserved communities across Canada. 

To learn more about this project, see the Government of Canada’s news release for this project.

The funding from Transport Canada will support the Township of Langley with public safety enhancements at two public grade rail crossings to reduce the risk of collisions, fatalities and injuries.

At Mile 24.25 248 Street the project includes new flashing lights, bells and gates, as well as grade crossing and a road approach/paved shoulder for bike lanes.

At Mile 26.37 64 Avenue the project includes new flashing lights, bells and gates, as well as resurfacing and widening of the crossing surface and improve the flange way.

The funding from the Insurance Corporation of BC will support the Township of Langley with 17 transportation infrastructure projects throughout the municipality.

84 Avenue and 209A Street 

Pedestrian Safety Improvements including a marked crosswalk and curb bulges.

$4,000

Various sites

Signage at 22 sites to extend the existing 30km/hr school zone from the existing 8am to 5pm time period to 24 hours a day.

$6,000

72 Avenue from 202A Street to 208 Street

Construction of a multi-use path.

$6,000

80 Avenue and 197 Street

Installation of a new traffic signal with eastbound and westbound left turn lanes.

$6,500

Various sites

Installation of rumble strips at four sites:

• 16 Avenue from 232 Street to 240 Street
• Fraser Highway from 216 Street to 48 Avenue
• River Road from Mavis Crescent to 240 Street
• 248 Street from 56 Avenue to 72 Avenue

$12,000

Various sites

Installation of electronic radar speed flashers at three sites:

• 20900 Block 93 Avenue at West Langley Park
• 21900 Block Old Yale Road at Denny Ross Memorial Park
• 21400 Block 86A Crescent at Forest Hills Park

$3,000

Various sites

Installation of speed reader boards at six sites:

• 208 Street between 8300 block and 84 Avenue - Northbound
• 208 Street between 84 Avenue and 8500 block - Southbound
• 40 Avenue between 214 Street and 216 Street - Eastbound
• 203 Street between 70 Avenue and 72 Avenue - Southbound
• 203 Street between 66 Avenue and 68 Avenue - Northbound
• 196 Street between 32 Avenue and 34 Avenue – Northbound

$18,000

Various sites

Installation of highly reflective pavement markings along 3 corridors with wet weather highly reflective road marking tape:

• 201 Street from 202 Street to 98 Avenue
• 16 Avenue from 232 Street to 240 Street
• Fraser Highway from 216 Street to 48 Avenue
• Fraser Highway from 196 Street to Highway 10

$24,000

80 Avenue and 204 Street

Construction of a multi-use path.

$18,500

Fraser Highway and Old Yale Road

Intersection improvements for better access to Derek Doubleday Arboretum.

$8,000

56 Avenue from 21100 block to 213A Street

Construction of a multi-use path.

$10,000

CN Rail crossing at Telegraph Trail

Railway crossing safety improvements

$11,000

Various sites

Installation of shoulder cycle tracks along the corridors at:

• 96 Avenue from 210 Street to Glover Road
• Telegraph Trail from 216 Street to Glover Road

$32,000

Various sites

Installation of rectangular rapid flash beacons at eight sites:

• 32 Avenue and 268 Street
• 224 Street and 49 Avenue
• 200 Street and 35 Avenue
• 32 Avenue and 270 Street
• 29 Avenue and 272 Street
• 83 Avenue and 211 Street
• 81A Avenue and 211 Street
• 57A Avenue and 214A Street

$28,000

52 Avenue and 216 Street

Installation of a new traffic signal with eastbound and westbound left turn lanes.

$40,500

Various sites

Installation of "school" and "playground” pavement markings at 13 locations:

• Alice Brown Elementary
• Alex Hope Elementary
• Brookswood Secondary
• Credo Christian Elementary
• Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary
• Langley Fine Arts
• Vanguard Secondary
• Willoughby Elementary
• Jenny Lewis Street
• Porter Park
• Murray's Corner at 217A Street and Murray's Crescent
• Bedford Trail & Kanaka Street
• Nash Street and St. Andrews Avenue

$11,000

16 Avenue

Installation of delineators at intersections along the 16 Avenue corridor.

$18,000

The pilot project includes temporarily upgrading an existing two-way bike route into protected lanes for walking and rolling to Fort Langley, a busy tourist destination in the Township.

The protected lanes, known as an active mobility corridor, will utilize the tools of tactical urbanism, including bollards, to create separation from vehicle traffic on the road. This will act as a traffic calming measure while also reducing the number of vehicles traveling to Fort Langley. The active mobility corridor provides a key connection between a growing residential neighbourhood and a tourist destination and will aim to introduce active mobility to families and others who might otherwise use a personal vehicle for local trips.

To learn more about the Healthy Communities Initiative, visit Community Foundations of Canada.

In conjunction with Langley Meals on Wheels Services Society, the funding is being used to support the development of a social enterprise at the Aldergrove Community Station House at 2900 282 Street. The new social enterprise, “Spoons on Fire,” would enhance food security, skill-building, and social inclusion by recovering unsaleable produce from local farms and stores and repurposing it into preserves and salsas. The grant funding is being used for the start-up costs associated with the social enterprise, including a project coordinator to develop relationships with local farmers and grocery stores and coordinate community volunteers; honoraria for local students and people living in poverty; kitchen equipment; and marketing.

The intent of the Poverty Reduction Planning & Action program is to support local governments in reducing poverty at the local level and to support the Province’s poverty reduction strategy, Together BC. The Province of BC has provided $5 million over three years for this program.

As farm status is regulated at the provincial level and agribusiness are not required to be licenced at the municipal level, there is a significant knowledge gap at the municipal level of the sector’s true inventory, capacity and activities that can contribute to food security, innovation, shop local, climate protection, and sustainability. The Investment Agriculture Foundation’s Local Government Partnership Program provides funding to help regional districts and municipalities develop, update and implement agricultural planning tools. This program funds the development and implementation of agricultural area plans in British Columbia.

For lower risk communities, generally demonstrated by Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Risk Class 4 and 5, funding of up to $50,000 is available to complete a FireSmart plan or complete activities identified within the plan. In addition, communities are required to propose public education components as part of their grant applications.

UBCM has approved $38,500 of requested funding for the development of an Interface Fire Management Plan. As part of the Coast Fire Centre, the Township of Langley is classified as Wildland Urban Interface Risk Class 5 but is home to many large strands of trees on private property and substantial regional parks that contain considerable amounts of trees.

There is a risk that wildfires can develop in these areas and transfer to surrounding residential property causing significant risk to life and property. Additionally, heat-related events may cause Wildland Urban Interface fires, causing damage to trees in green spaces and parks. The Interface Fire Management would work with the Township Parks department to develop FireSmart principals for public spaces and parks.

To learn more about the Community Resiliency Investment program, visit UBCM’s CRI webpage.

Learn more about Municipal Funding Projects from TransLink.

The Township has received $2,500,000 of one-time funding through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities 2021 Strengthening Communities Services Program. The funding, provided by the Province of BC and the Government of Canada, will enable the Township to undertake temporary action over a one-year period in support of services for people at-risk of or experiencing homelessness.

The Township will allocate the grant funding toward several initiatives, including enhanced outreach and support services for people experiencing homelessness (delivered by the non-profit sector), increased resources and distributed supplies for Bylaw Enforcement, development of a multi-sector working group and public engagement strategies, as well as internal training and administration.

While local governments do not have the mandate or resources to provide services for people at-risk of or experiencing homelessness, this grant provides the ability to improve the health and safety of at-risk populations and the greater community, increase coordination between service delivery agencies and clients, and facilitate culturally-safe support and trauma-informed response for diverse community members. The Strengthening Communities Services Program funding will provide full coverage for the cost of eligible actions.

The Strengthening Communities’ Services Program aims to address challenges, exacerbated by COVID-19, faced by some of the most vulnerable members of the community. Under the Safe Restart Agreement, the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia are providing $540 million in shared funding to local governments, with $100 million dedicated to Strengthening Communities’ Services Program.

Visit the UBCM Strengthening Communities' Services webpage for more information.

The Township of Langley is pleased to announce federal and provincial funding toward the expansion and renovation of W.C. Blair Recreation Centre.

The total contribution will result in $1,634,770 in federal funding and $408,693 in provincial funding to accommodate pandemic protocols and community needs by increasing capacity and improving service through an expansion of the fitness area, and a number of facility improvements including flooring, plumbing, electrical and mechanical system upgrades.

This project is made possible by the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – COVID-19 Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS) by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

Read the full release from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs: Canada and British Columbia investments in local infrastructure help build community connections for people in Surrey and the Fraser Valley Region.

Read the news release from the Township of Langley.

Learn more about Road Improvement Program funding from ICBC.

The Township of Langley is pleased to receive $500,000 of Local Government Development Approvals Program grant funding from the provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs, administered through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. The funding will support the Township’s transition to an online development application process.

In March 2019, a Mayor’s Standing Committee was established to review, and identify opportunities to improve, the Township’s development approval process. The Committee, with assistance from municipal staff and Simon Fraser University’s Urban Studies Program, worked to examine and make recommendations to improve the current system. In July 2020, the Committee’s Development Management Process Review Report found improvements could be made when it came to resources for staff, streamlined processes, updated policies and a focus on innovation.

The Local Government Development Approvals Program funding will help the Township act on some of the suggested improvements outlined in the report. Via new software, the development application process will move to an online system. Applicants and staff will benefit from digital submission and payment tools, workflow and application status updates, and the ability to respond to requests for additional information through the software.

“Introducing a digital system for development applications will streamline the process and improve the efficiencies of the development process for staff and applicants alike,” said Ramin Seifi, General Manager, Engineering and Community Development. “Finding new techniques to increase efficiency and facilitate better communication helps us move toward more innovative community planning and development work overall.”

The Township of Langley is one of 43 local governments to receive funding through the provincial Local Government Development Approvals Program.

To learn more about the program, read the Ministry of Municipal Affairs’ Province supports local governments to streamline housing approvals news release.

Infrastructure projects which utilized funding included:

• Procurement of software to aid in asset management, roads, Local Government Development Approvals Program and stormwater programming
• Road stabilization of Glover Road at Rawlison Crescent
• Paving and road marking at various locations throughout the Township of Langley, including:
  • 32A Avenue; 209 Street to 210 Street
  • 75 Avenue; 232 Street to 23000 Block
  • 4 Avenue; 248 Street to 25200 Block
  • Armstrong Road; 80 Avenue to 86 Avenue
  • 205A Street; 38 Avenue to 3900 Block
  • 250 Street; 24 Avenue to 2200 Block
  • 102B Avenue; 20700 Block to 208 Street
  • 221 Street; 4700 Block to 46 Avenue
  • 96 Avenue; Edal Street to Trattle Street

The Province provided funding to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) to administer a Poverty Reduction Planning and Action program. Learn more about the Poverty Reduction Planning and Action Program and streams.

Learn more about Municipal Funding Projects from TransLink.

Learn more about Road Improvement Program funding from ICBC.

Infrastructure projects which utilized funding included:

• Procurement of software to aid in asset management, roads, and stormwater programming
• Road stabilization of Glover Road at Rawlison Crescent
• Paving at various locations throughout the Township of Langley, including:
  • 248 Street; 16 Avenue to 24 Avenue
  • 216 Street; 9100 Block
  • 92A Avenue; 198 Street to 200 Street

The Municipal Asset Management Program is an eight-year, $110-million program funded by Infrastructure Canada. The program helps support Canadian municipalities and communities in making informed, infrastructure-investment decisions based on stronger asset management practices. Learn more about the Municipal Asset Management Program.

Investments in cultural infrastructure are essential for the health, social well-being and economic prosperity of our communities. With Government of Canada support, the Township of Langley will soon be home to a new cultural complex in the heart of Fort Langley.

Mr. John Aldag, Member of Parliament (Cloverdale–Langley City), announced today $3 million in federal support for a new cultural centre and museum complex near the Fort Langley National Historic Site. Mr. Aldag made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism.

With this funding, the Township of Langley will build the Fort Langley Museums Heritage Centre, a 36,000-square-foot cultural facility. The centre will house the Langley Centennial Museum and a new Indigenous museum developed with the Kwantlen First Nation. The complex will also house a community archives, a 166-seat theatre, a printmaking studio and four multi-purpose programming spaces.

Read the full Government of Canada news release, Government of Canada Supports Creation of New Indigenous Museum and Cultural Complex in Fort Langley and Upgrades to Surrey Arts Centre.