Vancouver city council has approved the 2027–2030 Capital Plan, a $3.5 billion investment in renewing infrastructure and public amenities.

The four-year Capital Plan represents one of the most infrastructure-focused investment plans in the city’s history, prioritizing the renewal of aging roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, community centres, public safety facilities and other essential city assets.

“Vancouverites deserve a city that works. Safe roads, reliable utilities, modern community centres, and public facilities that meet the needs of growing communities,” said Mayor Ken Sim. “For decades, too little was invested in maintaining the infrastructure we already have. This Capital Plan makes the tough but necessary choices to fix what needs fixing and ensure Vancouver’s core services are built to last.”

The approved plan includes approximately $3.5 billion in city-led capital investments, along with approximately $100 million in developer-delivered amenities, focused on renewing critical infrastructure, modernizing community facilities and maintaining essential city assets.

Key investments include:

• Renewing transportation infrastructure, including the rehabilitation of 134 kilometres of roads, 30 kilometres of sidewalks, and major rehabilitation work on the Granville and Cambie bridges;
• Upgrading water and sewer systems, including approximately 40 kilometres of water main replacement and 32 kilometres of sewer main renewal;
• Modernizing community facilities, including the renewal of five aging community centres through council’s previously approved $400 million commitment, new pools in Sunset and Marpole, a commitment to Kitsilano Pool rehabilitation and a new 50-metre competition pool;
• Strengthening public safety infrastructure, including a new four-bay Fire Hall No. 2, renewal of the Firehall Arts Centre, replacement of fire apparatus and approximately 240 police vehicles;
• Investing in parks, culture and childcare, including new amenities such as the Beaconsfield Park synthetic turf field and continued investment in civic theatres and cultural facilities;
• Supporting housing and climate resilience, including maintaining approximately 700–800 City-owned housing units, acquiring land for approximately 210 additional housing units, and investing in seismic upgrades and extreme heat preparedness.