{"id":670205,"date":"2026-05-15T02:05:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T02:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/670205\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T02:05:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T02:05:13","slug":"major-public-safety-expansion-more-officers-new-training-campus-coming-to-surrey-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/670205\/","title":{"rendered":"Major public safety expansion: More officers, new training campus coming to Surrey"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke<\/p>\n

\u00a0New convention centre of up to 200,000 square feet planned for Cloverdale<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

SURREY Mayor Brenda Locke on Thursday delivered her annual State of the City address, outlining priorities to manage rapid growth, strengthen public safety, and build the infrastructure needed for Surrey\u2019s future as a major Canadian city.<\/p>\n

The mayor announced two significant new safety initiatives:<\/p>\n

Public safety training campus: A new 15-acre training campus in Anniedale-Tynehead that will help train and prepare more specialized police, fire and emergency personnel.
\nHiring more public safety professionals:\u00a0The City\u2019s new public safety plan will add 560 police officers, firefighters, bylaw officers and other staff over the next five years. That means a stronger presence in neighbourhoods, faster response to local concerns, and more focus from police on more serious crimes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe State of the City commitments are about keeping residents and business owners safe and providing the capacity needed to serve an evolving city,\u201d Locke said. \u201cWe are focused on creating a future that allows people to build better lives here in Surrey. That work is already underway as we deliver the infrastructure and services needed to support growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Other key highlights from the mayor\u2019s address include:<\/p>\n

New convention centre:\u00a0A new convention centre of up to 200,000 square feet is planned for Cloverdale, adding a major venue for events, conferences and trade shows.
\nNew frontline facilities:\u00a0Expansion and renewal of police, fire and bylaw facilities in City Centre, South Surrey and Cloverdale to better support increasing service demands.
\nSmarter tools:\u00a0Expanded use of drones to support\u00a0all\u00a0of Surrey\u2019s\u00a0public safety teams.
\nBetter health outcomes:\u00a0A new advisory panel will help guide local health priorities and improve coordination on community needs.
\nMore world-class recreation:\u00a0Council will consider a new three-sheet ice arena for South Surrey, one of the city\u2019s fastest-growing areas
\nKeeping costs low: The City is holding the property tax increase to 2.6 per cent, one of the lowest in the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cSurrey is not waiting for permission to grow into its future \u2013 we are building it,\u201d Locke said. \u201cWe\u2019re becoming the economic engine of British Columbia. With that comes responsibility to invest in infrastructure, enhance public safety, and ensure our communities take shape in a way that is sustainable, inclusive, and resilient.\u201d<\/p>\n

In closing, the mayor called for continued confidence in the city\u2019s direction and a shared commitment to its path forward. \u201cBig things are happening in Surrey, and they reflect the scale of what we\u2019re becoming,\u201d she added. \u201cSurrey has everything it needs to succeed as a leading urban centre in Canada. Our responsibility now is to stay focused, stay united, and keep delivering for the people who call this place home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Learn more about the vision for Surrey at\u00a0surrey.ca\/capitalprojects.<\/a><\/p>\n

State of the City 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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