The City builds, maintains, rehabilitates and improves infrastructure such as roads, utilities, parks and public buildings to meet our community’s needs–now and into the future. View details on our planned, in progress and recently completed projects below. For an in-depth look at the projects and services planned over the next five years, have a look at the City’s Financial Plan.
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Playgrounds
We're planning to refresh the playground equipment at Forest Grove Park (west playground), Jim Lorimer Park, Lobley Park, Lochdale School Park, and Poplar Park. - In progress
Cameron Community Centre and Library
The City of Burnaby is replacing the Cameron Community Centre and Library with new facilities to better meet the needs of northeast Burnaby’s growing and changing population. - Completed
Still Creek Avenue Active Transportation Improvements
The purpose of this project is to upgrade the active transportation facilities on Still Creek Avenue between Douglas Road to the east and the Burnaby Eco-Centre to the west to improve the safety and experience for pedestrians and cyclists. - In progress
Fire Station #8
The City of Burnaby has partnered with Simon Fraser University to deliver a new fire station on Burnaby Mountain. - In progress
New Sidewalks Program
Through our accelerated sidewalk and urban trail program, the City is making it easier to choose to walk and cycle. - In progress
Confederation Park Community Centre
A new community centre is being planned for Confederation Park to supplement existing facilities and meet northwest Burnaby’s current and future demands for community services. - In progress
Sperling-Duthie Traffic, Pedestrian & Cycling Safety Study
We’re conducting a study of the Sperling Avenue and Duthie Avenue corridors to develop strategies and solutions to enhance the safety of everyone using these routes. - In progress
Electric Vehicles in Burnaby
We’re making it easier to make the switch to an electric vehicle by installing public EV charging stations at a growing number of locations around the city. - In progress
Green Buildings in Burnaby
Burnaby has adopted the provincial framework for the environmental performance of new buildings, including improving energy efficiency and using low-carbon energy systems. - In progress
Transit Priority in Burnaby
As part of the our commitment to climate action, we are pursuing projects that give transit priority on our roads, making it a more attractive travel option. - In progress
Building Benchmarking in Burnaby
Building Benchmarking BC aims to collect energy and GHG data from a large number of public and private buildings. If you’re a property owner or manager, find out how you can participate and learn how your building is performing compared to similar properties. - Completed
Willingdon Heights Park Dog Off-leash Area
The City has opened a new fenced-in off-leash area for dogs in the southern tip of the Willingdon Heights Park. - Completed
Barnet Marine Park Dog Off-leash Area
The City has completed construction of an expanded dog off-leash area at Barnet Marine Park, extending the amount of off-leash trail from 400m to 920m. - In progress
Engineering Capital Works
Every year, projects to improve drainage, lighting, roads, sewers and water are happening in neighbourhoods throughout Burnaby. - Completed
Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre
Construction is now complete for an 8,550 square metre arena with 2 NHL-sized rinks to support the recreation needs of our growing community. - Planned
Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex
Burnaby City Council has approved the Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex project to advance into detailed design, an important step towards realizing an exciting new aquatic and arena facility at Burnaby Lake. - Completed
Laurel Street Works Yard
We've replaced the aging works yard facility at 5780 Laurel Street with a state-of-the-art new facility to provide effective and efficient public works and infrastructure services for the community. - In progress
Holdom Overpass
Led by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, this proposed overpass is part of the Burnaby Rail Corridor Improvements Project.