The City of Delta has issued a request for bids for a consultant to help come up with three new neighbourhood servicing plans to prepare for future developments under the new Official Community Plan (OCP).
In Ladner, the servicing plan study area includes a section of Ladner Trunk Road and an extended area on both sides of the road, from just past Highway 17A to before Arthur Drive. In Tsawwassen, the study area includes a section of 56 Street, as well the west side of the street, from 12 to 16 Avenues.
In North Delta, the study area includes an extensive portion of Scott Road, from just before 72 Avenue to 96 Avenue, as well as the neighbourhoods directly behind 120 Street to 118 Street.
The scope of work includes assessing Delta’s existing infrastructure and identifying water, sanitary, drainage and transportation upgrades that will be required to accommodate the additional density proposed in the new OCP.
A separate analysis for each of the three neighbourhoods will be required, according to the city.
The transportation analysis will include studying key intersections as well as identify opportunities for improving active transportation based on the Cycling Master Plan and the new OCP policies.
The analysis for water, sanitary and drainage infrastructure is to assess what upgrades or new infrastructure would be required to support future growth for the next 10 and 20 years based on the new OCP.
A Metro Vancouver staff report earlier this year outlined a series of concerns from member jurisdictions regarding the provincial government’s housing legislation including infrastructure, noting local governments have long advocated for adequate, predictable long-term funding from the provincial and federal governments for critical infrastructure. Concerns were conveyed that the legislation will exasperate the infrastructure challenges in the region.
Meanwhile, in addition to the Delta neighbourhood servicing plans, a broader transportation study is to be undertaken for the entire North Delta area. That study is to look at opportunities for improving existing intersections and roadways to relieve traffic congestion.
The study is to also look at best practices for on-street parking, considering recent legislation changes regarding on-site parking requirements for developments near transit-oriented areas (TOAs) and frequent transit areas. Additionally, the study is to assess the impacts of small-scale multi-unit housing when it comes to on-street parking demand and recommend solutions to preserve on-street parking.
The study is to also recommend new transit bus routes and bus stop locations.
