The City of Burnaby has approved the most ambitious capital program in its history with a $504 million investment to complete five major new facilities within the next five years.
“To deliver on our vision of being a world-class city we must provide world-class facilities for our residents,” said Mayor Mike Hurley. “This is a pivotal moment for Burnaby. Over the next five years, we will begin opening outstanding new facilities which serve the needs of our growing city both today and into the future.”
City council unanimously endorsed the city’s 2022-2026 financial plan at its regular meeting in January. It sets out city priorities, highlights the achievements of the past year and includes an outline of the major capital projects to be built in Burnaby.
These projects include:
- Replacing the aging CG Brown Pool and Burnaby Lake Arena with a new Burnaby Lake Sports Complex, which will include multiple pools, multi-purpose rooms and an NHL-sized arena;
- Building a new Cameron Recreation Centre and Library, which will feature a new leisure pool, gym and weight room, as well as an outdoor public plaza;
- Redeveloping Confederation Park Community Centre to connect with the Eileen Dailly Pool and McGill Library;
- Completing the Rosemary Brown Arena, which incorporates sustainable design features and water conservation strategies, in addition to twin pads and public meeting spaces; and
- Designing a new community centre to serve the emerging Brentwood Town Centre.
In addition, the city will construct a new pedestrian and cycling overpass over Highway 1, which will provide a safe link between Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake. Funding for these projects will come through the city’s reserves without incurring any debt.
Burnaby is the third-largest city in B.C., and is among the fastest-growing municipalities in the province. Statistics Canada estimates Burnaby’s 2021 population as 260,918, an increase of more than 13,000 residents since 2017.
