Capital Projects Open House 2025
The Capital Projects Open House took place on February 26, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm at the Mission Leisure Centre. Attendees were offered a chance to review a variety of projects and had the opportunity to feedback through both an online and hardcopy survey, and activity hub boards. Feedback closed on March 7.
Although feedback is closed, you can still view the project boards shown through the links below.
For a summary of the open house engagement, please see the “This is What We Heard” report:
We want to hear from you! What is your vision for the future of active transportation projects (like multi-use pathways, sidewalks, and cycling facilities) in Mission? What would you like to see future designs? Your input will help inform the design of active transportation projects in the future. Please provide your feedback in the provided survey.
The city is planning to design and construct an active mobility facility along Grand Street from 2nd Avenue to 14th Avenue to make walking, cycling, and rolling safer and more comfortable. The facility will also improve the north–south connection between the city’s downtown core and other destinations such as Mission Leisure Centre, Mission Senior Secondary School, and Centennial Park. We are in the very early design stages and would like to hear your feedback early. The timeline for construction is still to be confirmed.
The city is planning to design and construct a multi–use pathway along 11th Avenue between Stave Lake Street and Taulbut Street to make walking, cycling, and rolling safer and more comfortable. The facility will provide connectivity between Centennial Park and several key neighbourhood destinations, including Windebank Elementary, University of the Fraser Valley, and Fraser River Heritage Park. We are in the very early design stages and would like to hear your feedback early. The timeline for construction is still to be confirmed.
The city is planning to design and construct a multi–use pathway along Wren Street between 7th Avenue and Teal Street to make walking, cycling, and rolling safer and more comfortable. The facility will also improve the north–south connection between neighbourhoods and West Heights Elementary School. We are in the very early design stages and would like to hear your feedback early. The timeline for construction is still to be confirmed.
This is a continuation of road and underground utility improvements constructed over the past few years on 14th Avenue. One difference is this phase is the use of “barrier” curbs next to the Multi-Use Path on the south side of the road, which is a result of feedback from users. The project includes replacing a section of aging watermain on 14th Avenue just west of Cedar Street. The project is in the design stage, with construction anticipated to begin this summer.
There are 4 projects improving links for active transportation users as shown on these boards. Projects 1 and 2 are traditional concrete sidewalks, Project 3 is an asphalt Multi-Use Path (Cherry Avenue at Albert McMahon Elementary School), and Project 4 is an asphalt sidewalk (Cherry Avenue, west of Harms Street).The projects are in the design stage, with construction anticipated to occur this summer when schools are not in session, but the timing is subject to approvals and property agreements.
The city's Transportation Plan, Mission Mobility was endorsed by Council in June 2022. Since then, several crosswalk upgrade recommendations from the plan have been completed, and some are still underway. For an update on progress, please see the link to the project board. Using the survey, please let us know where you would like to see new crosswalks or upgraded crosswalks.
Recent inspections revealed structural deficiencies, highlighting the need for immediate upgrades. The Wren Street Bridge replacement design and permit applications are underway, with construction anticipated in 2027.
Various upgrades are planned for 2025 at the Mission Leisure Centre, including replacing the air handling unit that services the leisure pool/hot tub areas, UV treatment systems, repairs to the existing flex wall and installing a similar wall in the second court, sauna/steam room renovations, entrance door at the north arena, new bike lockers, and upgrades to the changeroom lockers.
The lacrosse box on Taulbut Street would be covered and renovated. It will be open air and renovated. Improvements are planned for 2025, funded by the Growing Communities Fund.
Various playground upgrades are planned for construction in 2025, including Jack Wade Park (8495 Veres Terrace) and Gary MacDonald Park (32417 Bobcat Drive). In summer 2024, the city asked the public to share feedback about renderings to ensure the upgrades would meet the needs of the community. Please see renderings in the project slides.
The city is also planning to upgrade playground equipment at Griner Park (32835 Cherry Avenue) later in 2025. Please fill out the comment forms to share your thoughts to help us design the playground replacement.
Part of a series of 30 BC Heritage Sites that commemorate the Japanese Canadian community’s history, legacy and impact on British Columbia, this tea house inspired amenity will be a contemplative space to learn about the Japanese Canadian farming families who helped build Mission. Inspired by, and in recognition of, the Mission Community Archives 1992 exhibition Rites of Passage, which featured a tea house designed by Vivien Nishi, who is also the concept designer for the current project.
A new spray park is planned at 9104 Emiry Street. The new park would include features such as: an interactive spray park, landscaping to highlight the natural location, washrooms, picnic area, parking, and more! The project is funded through the Growing Communities Fund and the Forestry Legacy Reserve.
Overview of the proposed development plan for the Leisure Centre/Centennial Park corridor.
A new trail along both sides of Silverdale Creek is being planned and is currently in the concept design stage. It would connect the Experience the Fraser Trail to Municipal Forest trails and would be built over multiple years. The trail would be available for non-motorized (except for e-bikes) and pedestrian recreation and transportation.
To mitigate risks, provide guidance, and penalize unscrupulous practices, the Land Clearing Management Program (LCMP) was adopted on May 21, 2024. The LCMP also serves as a regulatory trigger for the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation and provides additional guidance for working near streams.
Homeowners of single-family homes can take control of their water costs by applying for a water meter. Smart meters will be provided by the city and will be installed at no cost by a professional contractor. But availability is limited! Each application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for the capacity to accept a water meter in accordance with City of Mission Bylaws and Standards.
The applications process starts on March 22, and spaces will fill quickly.
Try our Water Meter Program Savings Calculator:
How to use the Water Meter Program Savings Calculator.
*The metered and unmetered rates are already included in the calculator and formulas are set.
- To calculate the use for your household you just need to add the approximate water consumption per person in cell D5. Four consumption values are provided in cells D19-22 based on very low to high consumption. A moderate consumption value is already in cell D5.
- Enter how many people in your house in cell D6.
- Use the drop down of Yes or No if you have a suite in cell D7. The calculator will provide you with the approximate annual savings.
The existing twin 1.1m diameter culvert on Dewdney Trunk Road at Vishloff Street has reached the end of its service life and is scheduled to be upgraded to a 2.4m x 1.5m concrete box culvert in August 2025. This work is instream and must comply best management practices and take place during the environmental window. To accommodate construction, Dewdney Trunk Road will be closed to traffic and a detour will be in place. The detour plan will be communicated to the public in advance of construction commencing.
The rapid growth in the Cedar Valley area and increased traffic volumes on Cedar Street are generating the need to make improvements to this section of road.
Two conceptual designs have been prepared and are presented for comments and suggestions:
- Option A shows a roundabout at the intersection of Cedar with Rosetta/Laminman, which allows the road to be narrowed between there and Dewdney Trunk Road.
- Option B has a traffic signal at that intersection, with a slightly wider road to the north.
Once a conceptual design is selected, the project will proceed to the detailed design stage.