South Delta Water System Upgrades

<div class="ExternalClassB2721ECFC6B846D5902AD400384CFABE">Metro Vancouver provides high-quality drinking water for nearly 3 million residents in the region through a system of water supply areas, dams, treatment facilities, reservoirs, pump stations, and water mains. Upgrades are continuously being made to the water system to maintain the quality and reliability of our drinking water.Metro Vancouver will be making improvements to existing infrastructure in South Delta, to meet the growing need for drinking water in the region. The South Delta Water System Upgrades include replacement of aged infrastructure in the drinking water system in Delta. Work on the South Delta Water System Upgrades project is crucial to maintaining the long-term quality and reliability of our drinking water system.Construction is estimated to begin in Fall 2025, and last until Spring 2026. Timeline for this project is subject to change and Metro Vancouver will provide more details as they become available.<ul class="fa-ul"><li> <a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/fact-sheet-south-delta-water-system-upgrades.pdf" target="_blank" title=" Fact Sheet – South Delta Water System Upgrades"> Fact Sheet – South Delta Water System Upgrades</a></li></ul></div>

City of Delta

Project

Project activities	Project activities	<div class="ExternalClassE7EA0E06515041DCBF24A85299EFB29D"><p>Main project activities will include:</p><ul><li>Preparing the work area, delivering equipment, and installing temporary construction fencing and Prepare the work area, deliver equipment, and install temporary construction fencing and signage to ensure the safety of construction crews and road users </li> <li>Excavate a pit to expose the existing water main and two existing valve chambers on Ferry Road</li><li>Upgrade two existing valve chambers </li><li>Backfill and restore the work area </li></ul></div>
Impacts and mitigation	Impacts and mitigation	<div class="ExternalClassE4F94E23CD0345AB95AD7B0EF3970EA1"><p>Metro Vancouver is committed to minimizing construction impacts whenever possible; however, we recognize this construction may impact you and the community. We anticipate the following impacts:</p><ul><li> <strong>Traffic: </strong>Partial lane closures at Ferry Road and Admiral Way, and the westbound lane of Admiral Way near Ferry Road</li><li> <strong>Sidewalk:</strong> Temporary sidewalk closures on Ferry Road near Admiral Way</li><li> <strong>Parking:</strong> Temporary restricted parking around work areas, including reduced parking in the boat launch parking lot at the end of Ferry Road</li><li> <strong>Noise:</strong> Moderate noise from construction vehicles and equipment in the area; crews will attempt to reduce noise impacts wherever possible<br></li></ul><p>Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are asked to follow the direction of signage and traffic control personnel.</p></div>
Work hours	Work hours	<div class="ExternalClassD678FF16E0964D0BB420C5C62ECB2EE9"><p>Typical work hours will be from Monday to Friday, between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.<br></p><p>There may be times when crews will need to work longer hours or on weekends to complete certain tasks safely and efficiently. All activities will comply with the City of New Westminster noise bylaws and granted bylaw variances. </p></div>
Engagement	Engagement	<div class="ExternalClassB3321FE489B249BE9E4A3037EF134DCD"><p>At Metro Vancouver, we make decisions that impact the 2.8 million residents that live in our region. Metro Vancouver engages municipalities, businesses and the general public whenever we are working on a new program, policy, or project across our service areas. Learn more about our <a href="/about-us/community-engagement" title="engagement principles">engagement principles</a>.</p></div>
Keeping the community updated	Keeping the community updated	<div class="ExternalClass597C8DF70F9A451A88AB4BA3ECAAFE93"><p>Metro Vancouver is committed to working closely with the community to ensure concerns and interests are considered during this project. We will keep local residents informed as the project progresses by sending updates through print notifications, email, the project website, and on-site signage. You can subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates via email by selecting the project name in our water projects <a href="/services/water/water-engagement-mailing-list" title="sign-up page">sign-up page</a>.</p><p>Our community liaison is available throughout the project to address any questions or comments you may have about the South Delta Water Supply Upgrades project. </p></div>
Related links	Related links	<div class="ExternalClass3D2338DEE89C4B9AA6DA8029B943AA98"><ul class="fa-ul"><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="/services/water/the-regional-system" target="_blank" title="Regional Drinking Water System">Regional Drinking Water System</a></li><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="https://www.itsalldrinkingwater.ca/" target="_blank" title="Water Conservation Tips">Water Conservation Tips</a></li></ul></div>

Fall 2025 – Spring 2026

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