The following are project updates regarding the construction works happening on 56 Street in Tsawwassen. We thank you for your patience as we continue to work on these important community projects.
56 Street Sanitary Sewer Upgrades
The City of Delta is installing a new sanitary main along 56 Street from 16 Avenue to View Crescent, continuing along View Crescent, and then back along 56 Street from View Crescent to 12 Avenue. Construction has been underway since February 2025, with an estimated completion by summer 2025.
The new sewer main will replace an aging sanitary main that has reached the end of its service life, designed to accommodate future growth in Tsawwassen and improve the community’s long-term infrastructure.
The 56 Street Sanitary Sewer project has now shifted to daytime construction (7 am - 7 pm). Work is currently happening at the intersection of 56 Street and 14B Avenue. Traffic personnel are in place, allowing for a minimum of one travel lane in each direction along 56 Street, and will remain in place until the evening of Thursday, June 19th.
Following completion at the intersection, sewer replacement will continue along View Crescent during daytime hours of 7 am – 7 pm, Monday through Friday.
For more information on the sanitary sewer upgrade, visit: letstlak.delta.ca/56StUpgrades.
56 Street Multi-Use Pathway (6 Avenue to Winskill Park)
Preliminary work for the 56 Street Multi-Use Pathway began in May 2025, with construction anticipated to follow in the summer. The pathway will be located along 56 Street between 6 Avenue and Winskill Park.
This project includes necessary tree removals along the construction area to allow for the installation of the new multi-use pathway. The current sidewalk has been damaged and uprooted; the new pathway will provide a safer and more accessible path for all users. To comply with environmental regulations, a Qualified Environmental Professional conducted a bird nesting study prior to construction, confirming that the City meets the necessary requirements.
The construction is currently out for tender, with bids expected in the coming week. The project aims for completion by fall 2025.
For more information on the multi-use pathway, visit: letstlak.delta.ca/56StMUP.
FAQ Section – Sanitary Sewer
Q1: Why is the sanitary sewer being replaced on 56 Street?
The existing sanitary sewer has reached the end of its service life and available capacity. The new upsized sewer will accommodate future growth and meet the long-term infrastructure needs of the community.
Q2: When will the construction work on the 56 Street sanitary sewer begin and end?
Construction started in February 2025 and is expected to be completed by summer 2025.
Q3: Why is some of the sewer construction work happening at night?
Night work helps minimize daytime traffic disruptions along 56 Street.
FAQ Section – Multi-Use Pathway
Q4: Did the City consider bird nesting season when doing preliminary works for the Multi-Use Pathway?
Yes. A Qualified Environmental Professional conducted a bird nesting study before preliminary works began. No nests were found in the trees that were removed.
Q5: What is the timeline for the 56 Street Multi-Use Pathway project?
Preliminary work began in May 2025, with construction anticipated to begin in summer 2025. The project aims to be completed by fall 2025.
Q6: Will the new pathway connect to existing cycling networks?
Yes, the new pathway better connects Southlands to Winskill Park by expanding the current bike lanes network with a more protected and safer connection.