Taking place from spring 2021 to 2027, the Cedar Drive Upgrade Project (PDF)is taking place in a number of phases and will extend the sewer system, improve drainage, enhance Partington Creek and provide transportation upgrades. The much-needed upgrades will support new development in the eastern section of the Partington Creek neighbourhood, and will also improve service to existing residents in the area.
This will be the largest and likely most complex project delivered by the City’s Engineering & Public Works department in the current five-year capital plan.
Construction Update - June 2025
The next phase of the Cedar Drive Upgrade project has been deferred to 2026.
While the full scope of work will not proceed as originally planned, some preliminary work in preparation of next year’s construction will continue including removal of existing preload for a section along Cedar Drive, BC Hydro poles relocation and other related works.
Project Timeline
- 2020: Completed the property acquisition and detailed design.
- 2021: Arranged for permitting and began some of the construction, primarily moving earth and “preloading” future road and utility sites – covering them with piles of earth to help settle the soil over time – and removal of knotweed, an invasive species.
- 2022/2023: Preloading work, as well as most of the sewer system expansion work, including a pump station, forcemain and gravity sewer connection to Victoria Drive.
- 2024: Construction of the drainage channel and environmental enhancements in Partington Creek (in late summer, when safe for fish).
- 2025 to 2027: Construction of Cedar Drive, multi-use pathway, drainage works and sanitary sewer works.
Stay Informed
Ongoing communications will take place with area property owners and other stakeholders as the work progresses, including notification when properties will be directly affected by construction activity.
To stay informed about the project, monitor this page or sign up for Cedar Drive Upgrade Project updates.
If you missed our information session, please review the video below or the online event questions and answers.