Mayor Brenda Locke Unveils $45M Capital Upgrade for Surrey Community Centres
City of Surrey invests in recreational facility expansions, artificial turf fields, and youth community hubs.
Choseno Civic News Desk August 7, 2026Updated August 29, 2026 1 min read BC, CA
SURREY, B.C. — Mayor Brenda Locke announced a $45 million civic recreation investment package aimed at modernizing public community centres and expanding sports facilities across Newton, Guildford, and South Surrey.
Investing in Families and Youth
The multi-year capital plan includes expanding indoor ice rinks, constructing all-weather soccer pitches, and upgrading seniors' activity programming spaces.
"Recreational infrastructure is essential to community well-being and keeping young people active and engaged," Mayor Locke remarked during the announcement.
Project Phasing
Tenders for facility upgrades will be issued throughout the final quarter of 2026.
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