Surrey council considers $5.3M contract for road upgrades to support Newton Community Centre, boosting transit, cycling, and pedestrian access.
Surrey Council Eyes $5.3M Road Upgrade for Newton Community Centre
Surrey city council is set to vote on a $5.3 million contract with B&B Heavy Civil Construction Ltd. to handle essential road and utility upgrades that will pave the way for the upcoming Newton Community Centre.
The work, if approved, is scheduled to begin in March 2026 and wrap up by summer. The $310.6 million community centre is planned to open in 2030, on the east side of King George Boulevard, just south of Newton Arena and adjacent to the Newton Seniors Centre and public transit hubs.
Enhancing Access for All
Scott Neuman, Surrey’s general manager of engineering, highlighted that this early infrastructure work is being coordinated alongside the new community centre. The upgrades will improve access for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, creating a safer and smoother approach to the facility.
“These road improvements are designed to support future Bus Rapid Transit connections to the Newton Bus Exchange and integrate into the Newton Town Centre road network,” Neuman said.
Key Road Improvements
Major projects include extending 70 Avenue from King George Boulevard to 138 Street and upgrading 136B Street from 70 Avenue to 71 Avenue. Construction will be allowed Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Funding for the project is shared: TransLink will cover 22% for transit-related improvements, while 78% comes from development cost charges. Utility upgrades will be funded 87% by development charges and 13% from general revenue.
A Centre with Something for Everyone
Once completed, the Newton Community Centre will be a hub for health, fitness, arts, and learning. Amenities will include a 50-metre swimming pool, leisure pool, hot tub, cold pool, sauna, two full-size gyms, a fitness centre, a mat room, child care facilities, and space for arts and cultural programs. A new 40,000-square-foot library—twice the size of the current Newton branch—will also be part of the complex.
Keeping Surrey’s Roads in Top Shape
Meanwhile, Surrey council recently awarded a $6.36 million contract to Mainland Construction Materials (doing business as Winvan Paving) to repave 30 lane-kilometres of roads, mostly in the north end. This project will include median modifications along 104 Avenue to improve left-turn storage. Work is expected to begin this spring and finish by fall.
Neuman emphasized that these projects are part of a broader effort to maintain road quality while coordinating upgrades for growing community needs.
