City of Vancouver council approved a $255 million capital budget at its February 14 meeting.
Transportation and public works make up the largest part of the capital budget at $52 million and $81.9 million respectively. This includes:
- $33 million for roads, including bearing replacements on Granville Bridge and planning of the Powell Street overpass;
- $14.8 million for waterworks, including water-main replacement program;
- $42.3 million for sewers, which includes replacement of existing sewer pipes as part of the Main Sewer Separation Program; and
- $23.4 million for solid waste, including section closures and gas capping of the landfill.
Other capital expenditures that council has approved include:
- $15.6 million for walking and cycling improvements throughout the city;
- $6.9 million to increase the supply of affordable housing and upgrade existing housing;
- $7.1 million for new and improved childcare facilities, with a goal of adding approximately 150 spaces a year over three years;
- $7.3 million for libraries and archives, including design development for a new library and community centre in the Downtown Eastside/Strathcona; and
- $5.74 million for cultural facilities including maintenance at Vancouver Maritime Museum and underground vault repairs and a plaza upgrade at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
