Surrey council to vote Monday on a $16M contract for roadwork on 192 Street and preloading for the 72 Avenue extension toward Highway 15.
$16M Contract for Major Roadwork Heads to Surrey Council
A $15.89 million construction contract for improvements to 192 Street and early work on the 72 Avenue extension will go before Surrey City Council on Monday for approval.
Funding Proposal Details Scope and Spending Limits
The proposal recommends awarding B&B Heavy Civil Construction Ltd. a contract valued at $15,892,600. The project includes road improvements along 192 Street between 16 Avenue and 28 Avenue, and preloading for the future extension of 72 Avenue from 152 Street to Bear Creek. A spending cap of $17,482,000 has been set to accommodate contingencies.
Engineering Services Contract Also Proposed
A separate $249,740.40 contract is recommended for Aplin Martin Consultants Ltd., to oversee engineering and construction services related to the preload work. The budget allows for a maximum expenditure of $274,000.
72 Avenue Extension Design Underway
Detailed designs are in development for the full 72 Avenue extension from 152 Street to Highway 15, which will include two lanes in each direction, wider shoulders for oversized agricultural vehicles, and improved drainage. Construction will proceed in multiple phases, starting with the preload segment between 152 Street and Bear Creek.
Material Reuse Offers Cost Efficiencies
According to Scott Neuman, Surrey’s General Manager of Engineering, preload material for the 72 Avenue project will come from excavation work on 192 Street, creating economies of scale by repurposing sand and gravel onsite.
Remaining Extension Work Planned for 2026
Preloading for the section of 72 Avenue east of Bear Creek is not included in the current contract. That phase is expected to begin in 2026, following necessary permits and approvals, Neuman confirmed in his report.
Decision Critical to Surrey’s Growth and Mobility
The proposed contracts aim to support Surrey’s rapid growth by improving transportation routes and preparing for future east-west traffic demands. If approved, the work will mark the start of a significant infrastructure upgrade for South Surrey.
