Infrastructure & Services

Communities in the Fraser Valley are feeling pressure to upgrade and expand their infrastructure to address growing demand and aging assets. To manage this, communities within the region have expressed interest in finding ways to collaborate to be more cost-effective and share the burden of liability. The Region is also committed to finding solutions to effectively manage waste without impacting air quality. To reach the goal of a 90% diversion rate by 2024, commitment and innovation are required of public and private sectors, as well as increased public education.  

Emergency services help to encourage public preparedness ensuring that we are prepared in the event of an emergency and that plans are in place to mitigate any disasters. 

RGS Goal

To provide efficient, sustainable and cost-effective services that contribute to compact and sustainable growth.

Key Policy Directions:

1. Provide safe and efficient access to basic utilities
2. Ensure responsible management of solid waste
3. Ensure public safety through emergency management planning
4. Minimize the impact of large-scale utility corridors that traverse the region

Before joining this discussion, check out the following information:

• Infrastructure and Services Fact Sheet
• Draft RGS – Infrastructure and Services section (p. 42)
• Optional - FVRD Broadband Connectivity Study 
• Optional - FVRD Solid Waste Management Plan
• Optional - Freshet Flooding and Fraser Valley Agriculture: Evaluating Impacts and Options for Resilience

Questions for Discussion

1. Considering the policy directions for Infrastructure and services, are we on the right track? Is there anything missing?
2. How might the FVRD contribute to services that support compact and sustainable growth?
3. How might changing demographics and anticipated population growth impact the region’s ability to respond quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency?