CITY OF CHILLIWACK 2025 Annual Report 26 27 2025 Annual Report CITY OF CHILLIWACK STRATEGIC GOAL #3 CONTINUED: ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Encourage waste diversion and a "zero waste" philosophy, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gases while protecting waterways, riparian zones and airsheds. HOW WE WILL GET THERE WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2025 SUSTAINABILITY Explore renewable energy opportunities, facilitate sustainable transportation, and prepare long-term plan for landfill. Supported provincially mandated free transit for children under 12. Expanded transit service hours and increased service frequency to improve connectivity and meet growing transit demand. Procured a new electric vehicle for the city fleet. Installed a multi-use path on Hocking Avenue and McIntosh Drive, from the Valley Rail Trail to the CN Railway underpass. Commenced installation of a multi-use path on Knight Road, between the Valley Rail Trail and Chilliwack River Road. Installed a multi-use path on Tyson Road between Watson Road and Evans Road. Installed a multi-use path and sidewalk on Keith Wilson Road between Garrison Boulevard and Tyson Road. Collaborated with Ch’íyáqtel First Nation for completion of a multi-use path on Bailey Road between Chilliwack River Road and Matheson Road. Installed bike lanes on Knight Road between Evans Road and Topaz Drive, and on Mary Street between Hodgins Avenue and Princess Avenue. Conducted Zero Carbon Step Code and Energy Step Code Super Series Workshops for the building community, in collaboration with the City of Abbotsford and the City of Mission. Commenced work on the Fraser Valley Zero Emission Mobility Strategy in partnership with the City of Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley Regional District. Commenced planning for a pilot project in 2026, in partnership with Fortis BC, for the beneficial use of gas produced at the Bailey Landfill. Utilized Local Government Climate Action Program funding to support home energy upgrade rebates through the CleanBC Better Homes program, to fund energy and greenhouse gas reduction studies and to support the Energy Manager position to oversee municipal building and fleet greenhouse gas reduction planning and implementation. Continued carrying out lighting upgrades at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre and other municipal facilities to improve energy efficiency. Retrofitted energy efficient LED streetlights in place of metal halide streetlights. Completed electric vehicle servicing mechanic training to support the increased inventory of electric vehicles in the municipal fleet. Completed a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Study for Sardis Sports Complex supported by Fortis BC grant funding. Received grant funding from Fortis BC for the design and construction costs to promote heat recovery initiatives at Sardis Sports Complex to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. STRATEGIC GOAL #4: STRONG NEIGHBOURHOODS Support accessibility, inclusion, diversity, and truth and reconciliation. Fostering community spirit, attracting community events, supporting cultural groups, and offering diverse, highquality parks and recreation. HOW WE WILL GET THERE WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2025 COMMUNITY CULTURE Foster community spirit by attracting community events and supporting cultural groups, community organizations, and public art initiatives. Funded block parties and neighbourhood gatherings through the Celebration and Activity Grant Program. The Chilliwack Public Art Advisory Committee continued to support public art initiatives. Consolidated and updated the Mobile Food Vending program. Created two large-scale murals on the Vedder Bridge retaining wall and the nearby pump station retaining wall, in partnership with Chilliwack Community Arts Council. Provided funding for various cultural events in partnership with Tourism Chilliwack. PARKS AND TRAILS Provide and enhance quality parks and recreational opportunities. Installed a new playground on an Enbridge-owned lot at Crestwood Drive, establishing a new neighbourhood park. Enhanced accessibility at Jinkerson Park with play structures and new rubberized play surface. Replaced accessible rubber surfacing on playgrounds at Cheam Park and Chehalis Park. Replaced wooden play structure, at Chehalis Park, with metal post structure. Installed a new playground at the Walker Creek Natural Area resulting in a new neighbourhood park for Promontory. Completed the installation of mini spray zones at three parks: Fairfield, Webster, and Philippson. Installed paved parking stalls to provide accessible parking along the Vedder Greenway, Community Forest, and Qoqó:lem Park. Completed phase three of the Little Mountain trail network. Completed phase one of the trail from Goldspring Place to Mt. Thom. Added wayfinding signage at Promontory and Mt. Thom, to help users navigate the trail network. Added a fully accessible swing at Bill Kelly Park. Continued working with the Fraser Valley Regional District to enhance regional connections in Chilliwack.
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