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Delta Council Advances 589 Units of New Housing

The City of Delta is continuing to make progress on the Housing Target Order set by the Province to meet the growing needs of the community. At the July 22 Regular Meeting, Council advanced amendments to the Zoning Bylaw that could see 589 units of housing, including apartments…

Delta Council Approves Location for Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre Replacement

At the July 22 Regular Meeting, Delta Council received community engagement results, approved the location for the Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre replacement and directed design to commence.  The Refined North Option, which was developed following the first phase of…

BC Government Response Regarding the Administration of Water Lot Leases in the Lower Fraser River Estuary

On April 8, 2024, Mayor George V. Harvie issued a letter to BC's Minister of Forests, the Honourable Bruce Ralston regarding a significant concern that impacts not only the Delta community but potentially many coastal communities throughout British Columbia: the administration…

Delta Council to Hear Community Feedback and Consider Winskill Key Features

Results of the first phase of the Winskill Renewal Project community engagement program will be presented to Delta Council on July 22, 2024. The staff report summarizes the findings, outlines key features of the new aquatic and fitness centre, and seeks Council’s decision on the…

Upcoming City Hall Vestibule Construction

As part of the City of Delta’s ongoing efforts to provide improved service to residents, Delta City Hall will soon undergo a series of upgrades and infrastructure improvements, including the addition of a vestibule to the main entrance.  This new vestibule is replacing the…

City of Delta First to Adopt New Housing-Focused Official Community Plan

At the July 8, 2024 Regular Meeting, Delta Council adopted a new Official Community Plan (OCP) for the City of Delta. This makes Delta the first municipality in the region to complete a review and update of its OCP since the Province introduced legislation last fall requiring…

City of Delta Launches Annual Beat the Heat Campaign

With warmer weather on the way, the City of Delta is proactively addressing the potential dangers posed by extreme heat events. Today, the City launched its "Beat the Heat" campaign, aimed at educating residents on the risks associated with extreme heat and providing critical…

Delta’s Secondary Suite Ambassadors Ready to Assist Residents with On-Site Building Permit Issuance

In support of the City of Delta’s Home Suite Home program, newly created Secondary Suite Ambassadors are available to guide homeowners through a streamlined building permit application process. This innovative new program is designed to encourage homeowners with existing…

McKee Athletic Association Gifts Historic East Delta Hall to City of Delta

The City of Delta is pleased to announce an agreement with McKee Athletic Association for the transfer of ownership of the East Delta Hall and its surrounding property to the City for the nominal price of $1. This generous contribution from the McKee Athletic Association marks a…

Mayor Harvie Issues Letter to Minister of Housing Regarding Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing

On behalf of Delta Council, Mayor George V. Harvie issued a letter to BC's Minister of Housing, the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, regarding the City's recent adoption of Zoning Bylaw amendments to support Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH).  Delta’s SSMUH regulations allow a…