CITY OF CHILLIWACK 2025 Annual Report 16 2025 HIGHLIGHTS GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE Completed approximately 16,290 linear metres of crack sealing to increase longevity of road surface. Replaced three aging culvert crossings. Completed substantial mechanical repairs and upgrades at the Landing Leisure Centre. Completed LED lighting upgrades at the RCMP Detachment, Yarrow Community Hall, City Hall, and Evergreen Hall. Cleaned 49,000 linear channel metres of drainage watercourses and four shale traps. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Achieved a curbside diversion rate of 66%. Adopted a new City policy, G-37 Watercourse Daylighting, to protect natural waterways and wildlife habitat. Continued lighting upgrades at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre and other municipal facilities to improve energy efficiency. Completed 25 site inspections at industrial facilities to support the implementations of responsible wastewater management. Retrofitted energy efficient LED streetlights in place of metal halide streetlights. STRONG NEIGHBOURHOODS Created a new neighbourhood park at Crestwood Drive. Installed the city's first fully accessible swing at Bill Kelly Park. Installed mini spray zones at three parks: Fairfield, Webster, and Philippson. Collaborated with Ch’íyáqtel First Nation on the construction of a multi-use pathway on Bailey Road, from Chilliwack River Road to Matheson Road. Installed paved parking stalls, for enhanced site accessibility, at the Vedder Greenway, Community Forest, and Qoqó:lem Park. VIBRANT ECONOMY Upgraded Yale Road, between the breezeway and Nowell Street, with new sidewalk, trees, and lighting. Provided support to the District 33 School Board in planning future school site acquisitions. Continued working with CEPCO to set mutual priorities for economic development. Continued to improve public art to enhance the downtown area. COMMUNITY SAFETY Installed GPS pre-emption systems at five signalized intersections for improved fire department response times. Continued the training passport system to support firefighter and fire officer training, including professional development. Hosted the annual Safety Fair, sharing safety tips from community partners with hundreds of community members. Completed substantial construction for corridor safety improvements on Luckakuck Way including a new traffic signal, concrete medians, designated left turn lanes, and a multi-use pathway. Chilliwack Curling & Community Centre Lise Oakley from Good Creative
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