L6.3Plan for climate-resilient infrastructure and ecological management

Surrey’s public infrastructure – including bridges, roads, water, sewer, and drainage systems – and ecosystems are vulnerable to climate impacts. High temperatures, intense precipitation, reduced snowpack, rising sea levels and drought all place strain on existing infrastructure and ecosystem health.

To ensure the City’s infrastructure and ecosystems are prepared for future climate risks, this action will see City staff continue to plan for and implement climate-resilient infrastructure solutions and ecological management. This involves using current climate projections to assess risks and design infrastructure to meet future needs, and to select species and management practices to promote ecosystem health in future conditions.

By further advancing climate-resilient infrastructure and ecological management, the City can build resilience, reduce risks, and save costs over the long term.