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City of Delta Receives BC Active Transportation Grants

The City of Delta is making infrastructure improvements to two intersections through the support of the Province’s Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program.   Delta has been awarded two BC Active Transportation Grants to make upgrades at the intersections of 116…

Proposed Official Community Plan to Proceed to Public Hearing; Two In-Person Question & Answer Drop-in Sessions Planned

Delta Council gave first and second readings to the new OCP Bylaw at their Regular Meeting on April 8, initiating a Public Hearing for the proposed plan that will guide decisions on development in the City of Delta for the next 20 years. “Council is very grateful for the…

Delta Council to Consider Proposed Official Community Plan

The proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) is on the agenda for Delta Council’s consideration at the April 8 Regular Meeting. Staff are recommending Council give first and second readings to the new OCP Bylaw which will initiate a Public Hearing before the plan is given further…

2024 Mayor for Day Contest — Call for Submissions

The City of Delta is excited to launch the annual Mayor for a Day Contest, giving local youth the chance to immerse themselves in a day of civic leadership, serving alongside Mayor George V. Harvie. Students residing in Delta between grades 5-7 are invited to apply for this…

New Memorial Park Washrooms Open to Public

The City of Delta is pleased to announce that the construction of the new Memorial Park washrooms is complete, with the upgraded facilities now open to the public.  This washroom replacement is part of an ongoing, multi-year program to replace and upgrade aging park…

Alternative Approval Process

The City of Delta is seeking elector approval to exchange land with the Board of Education of School District No. 37 for the purposes of constructing a new second synthetic turf field at Mackie Park. The City of Delta will exchange two (2) pieces of park land for one (1) piece…

City of Delta Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Burns Bog Purchase and Conservation Agreement

This Sunday, March 24, 2024, marks the 20th anniversary of the landmark acquisition of Burns Bog by the City of Delta, Metro Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, and Government of Canada. This acquisition, which protected 2,042 hectares of the bog as a designated Ecological…

City of Delta Receives Grant to Study Enhancement of Agricultural Water Security

The City of Delta proudly announces it has been successful in obtaining a $135,000 grant through the Food Security Emergency Planning and Preparedness Program. This funding will initiate a crucial study for a second irrigation intake location in Delta to support agriculture…

City of Delta Launches Reservation Form for Free Trees Through Planting Our Roots Project

The City of Delta is excited to announce the launch of Planting Our Roots – Free Tree Project. Starting Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 11:00am, the reservation form opens for residents wishing to reserve one of 250 trees. This initiative gives Delta residents the opportunity to…

2023 Community Banner Contest Winners

The City of Delta is proud to announce the winners of 9th annual Community Banner Contest, a competition for Delta residents to create a street banner that promotes Delta’s natural beauty, culture, and diversity while engaging the community and showcasing local artists of…