Maple Ridge city council has adopted a new five-year capital plan that calls for $432 million in spending from 2026 to 2030.
The budgets are guided by community input over the past year.
“Residents have been clear that they want the city to focus on affordability, core services, and getting infrastructure built,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy. “With Maple Ridge growing at nearly twice the national rate, this capital plan delivers the roads, facilities, and services residents need today while planning responsibly for future growth. It also builds on the work we did in 2025 and enables the city to move forward on priorities including managing traffic congestion, planning for recreation amenities, upgrading parks and trails, and unlocking industrial lands along 256 Street to grow our local economy and diversify our tax base.”
The $115.6-million capital budget for 2026 invests in 99 projects that prioritize supporting growth, reducing traffic congestion, improving safety, and maintaining infrastructure. Of this total, $43.8 million is directed to key projects that reflect city priorities or are required by legislation or regulation.
Major capital investments include:
• Extending Abernethy Way from 232 Street to 240 Street, improving east-west traffic flow and preparing for future Bus Rapid Transit along Lougheed Highway
• Starting construction of a new Protective Services Building in West Maple Ridge to replace Firehall 3
• Planning a new multi-use community park
• Safety improvements at Dewdney Trunk Road and 256 Street including road widening to reduce collisions, and improve traffic flow and the movement of goods
• Rail safety upgrades at 203 Street / Maple Crescent and Port Haney crossings
• A new HVAC unit for the Leisure Centre teach pool
The capital budget also includes:
• Infrastructure Enhancements ($37.8 million) including active transportation improvements, flood prevention works, utility upgrades, and land acquisition for a future 124 Avenue park
• Renewal and Maintenance Projects ($31.6 million) to extend the life of roads, utilities, and other critical assets
The capital plan also sets aside funding in 2030 to prepare for a 240 Street bridge north of 124 Avenue, contingent on funding support from other levels of government, to improve access and unlock growth potential in north Maple Ridge.
To learn more about the capital budget process, visit MapleRidge.ca.