Metro Vancouver has finished work on the Fleetwood Reservoir, a key piece of drinking water infrastructure in Surrey that will help ensure the continued supply of high-quality drinking water to growing communities south of the Fraser.

The reservoir, located at Meagan Anne MacDougall Park, also features a new glass mural by q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen First Nation) and Nɬeʔkepmx (Shackan First Nation) artist Elinor Atkins, celebrating the importance and power of water, conservation, and the sustainable paths being created for future generations. Her work, characterized by vibrant colours and forms inspired by plants and wildlife, combines traditional Salish designs with contemporary elements.

​“The Fleetwood Reservoir is a great example of how careful planning and thoughtful design — along with collaboration with our member municipalities, community partners, and local First Nations — can deliver necessary infrastructure on time and under budget,” said Mike Hurley, chair of Metro Vancouver’s boards of directors. “The incredible mural by Elinor Atkins and the improved park space have made this reservoir both functional and beautiful.”

The Fleetwood Reservoir, which can hold 13.6 million litres of water, is connected to a new Metro Vancouver valve chamber and water main, as well as the City of Surrey’s Fleetwood Pump Station, which will send water through the municipal system to people’s taps. The project was completed for $60 million, approximately $1 million under the approved budget.