CITY OF CHILLIWACK I 2023 Annual Report 16 2023 HIGHLIGHTS GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE y Replaced 450 metres of aging cast iron pipes. y Replaced 580 lineal metres of aging downtown stormwater drainage pipe. y Upgraded the Vedder and South Sumas Road intersection to accomodate traffic volumes. y Completed construction of Promontory Zone 2 Reservoir and Zone 2 & 3 Booster Pump Stations. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP y Planted 3,800 trees along Camp Slough, Hope Slough, Bell Slough, and Chilliwack Creek. y Achieved a curbside diversion rate of 66% and reduced curbside recycling contamination rate from 6.2% to 4.8%. y Introduced a Book Recycling Program at the Bailey Landfill Recycling Depot. y Converted 1,738 streetlights to long lasting LED fixtures. STRONG NEIGHBOURHOODS y Installed accessible play structure in Yarrow Pioneer Park. y Completed the Little Mountain Nature Park Trail loop. y Completed Qoqó:lem Trail and Park at Vedder Mountain. y Completed the Bill Kelly playground at The Landing. COMMUNITY SAFETY y Provided fire safety and emergency preparedness sessions to more than 1,300 people. y Worked with First Nations on flood preparedness. y Recruited and trained five additional Emergency Support Services (ESS) volunteers. y Added two electric bicycles to the Bylaw department to facilitate more efficient patrols. VIBRANT ECONOMY y Enhanced crosswalks with pedestrian activated flashing beacons at seven locations in the downtown area. y Completed downtown parking lot on Princess Avenue with electric vehicle chargers and landscaping improvements. Chilliwack Curling & Community Centre Chilliwack City Staff
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