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 progres 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.
In progressBuilding Benchmarking in Burnaby
We're collecting and monitoring energy and greenhouse gas data from a large number of civic buildings over time to compare the performance of similar properties.
In progressPattullo Gas Line Replacement
Fortis BC is installing a new gas line in Burnaby to replace an aging line currently running along the Pattullo Bridge.
CompletedWillingdon 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.
CompletedBarnet 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 progressEngineering Capital Works
Every year, projects to improve drainage, lighting, roads, sewers and water are happening in neighbourhoods throughout Burnaby.
In progressRosemary Brown Arena
Construction is now underway for an 8,550 square metre arena with two NHL-sized rinks to support the recreation needs of our growing community.
PlannedBurnaby Lake Recreation Complex
The City is currently undertaking a detailed review of the project design and plan for a new recreation facility at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex which will address the recreational needs of the Burnaby community.
CompletedLaurel 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 progressHoldom Overpass
Led by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, this proposed overpass is part of the Burnaby Rail Corridor Improvements Project.
In progressBurnaby Mountain Gondola
A project proposed by TransLink, a gondola is being considered to provide fast, frequent and reliable service between SkyTrain and Burnaby Mountain.
PlannedPacific Tennis Centre
This state-of-the-art tennis facility will be located in the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex (BLSC). Its creation is a partnership between Tennis Canada and the City of Burnaby, which owns and operates BLSC.
CompletedActive Sidewalks, Open Businesses
A simple, expedited process to assist local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic to temporarily add outdoor seating or expand their services outdoors.
In progressTrans Mountain Expansion Project
In spite of significant and sustained opposition from hundreds of individuals, as well as governments, not-for-profit organizations and First Nations, on June 18, 2019, the Government of Canada approved the Trans Mountain Expansion Project—a 1,150-kilometre pipeline between Edmonton, Alberta, and Burnaby, B.C. Construction is now under way.