The City of Delta is planning to add a new welcome sign in Boundary Bay, but the estimated price tag caught council off guard.
Council during their regular meeting July 10, discussed a staff report on the proposal for funding for the design and construction of a new Boundary Bay entrance sign.
The sign would be located along 3rd Avenue, replacing a previous sign that had been removed a decade ago.
Staff will also undertake a design for an additional community entrance sign at 56th Street and Southlands Drive.
A staff report notes that the sign at 3rd Avenue sign, which would have lighting, has an estimate price tag of $50,000.
Engineering Director Steven Lan said the pricing was “very early, conservative budget estimates” that were based on the Ladner Village sign, but they’ll have more information once they’ve done further analysis.
Saying the price seems high, and he’d like to see all community residential hubs treated equally, Mayor George Harvie suggested the proposal go back to staff to work further on the cost estimate. Council agreed with Harvie, who also noted he’d like to see something installed perhaps as soon as this year.
The city recently undertook public consultation with Boundary Bay area residents on re-establishing a community entrance sign for Boundary Bay Village.
The report notes that, based on responses received, 91 per cent of respondents were in favor of installing an entrance sign. Residents suggested the sign should highlight the unique features of Boundary Bay, as well as emphasize the reduced speed limit within the neighborhood.
