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 progress 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 progressFire Station #8
The City of Burnaby has partnered with Simon Fraser University to deliver a new fire station on Burnaby Mountain.
In progressNew Sidewalks Program
Through our accelerated sidewalk and urban trail program, the City is making it easier to choose to walk and cycle.
In progressConfederation Park Community Centre
A new community centre is being planned for Confederation Park to supplement existing facilities and meet northwest Burnaby’s current and future demands for community services.
In progressSperling-Duthie Traffic, Pedestrian & Cycling Safety Study
We’re conducting a study of the Sperling Avenue and Duthie Avenue corridors to develop strategies and solutions to enhance the safety of everyone using these routes.
In progressElectric Vehicles in Burnaby
We’re making it easier to make the switch to an electric vehicle by installing public EV charging stations at a growing number of locations around the city.
In progressGreen Buildings in Burnaby
Burnaby has adopted the provincial framework for the environmental performance of new buildings, including improving energy efficiency and using low-carbon energy systems.
In progressTransit Priority in Burnaby
As part of the our commitment to climate action, we are pursuing projects that give transit priority on our roads, making it a more attractive travel option.
In progressBuilding Benchmarking in Burnaby
Building Benchmarking BC aims to collect energy and GHG data from a large number of public and private buildings. If you’re a property owner or manager, find out how you can participate and learn how your building is performing compared to similar properties.
In progressEngineering Capital Works
Every year, projects to improve drainage, lighting, roads, sewers and water are happening in neighbourhoods throughout Burnaby.
CompletedRosemary Brown Recreation Centre
Construction is now complete for an 8,550 square metre arena with 2 NHL-sized rinks to support the recreation needs of our growing community.
In progressBurnaby Lake Recreation Complex
Burnaby City Council has approved the Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex project to advance into detailed design, an important step towards realizing an exciting new aquatic and arena facility at Burnaby Lake.
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
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is leading a project to design and build a new overpass over the rail lines at Holdom Avenue in Burnaby.
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.