Surrey SCDC Gateway Towers: Four High-Rises with 1,814 Rentals

The Surrey City Development Corporation (SCDC) has submitted a rezoning application for a four-tower project beside Gateway SkyTrain Station. The proposal covers a 5.7-acre site at 108 Avenue and University Drive, aiming to deliver 1,814 rental homes, commercial retail space, public greenways, and possibly an elementary school integrated into Tower 3’s podium.

Site & Context

The subject site sits southwest of Gateway Station, covering:

• 10744 133 Street
• 10725–10757 University Drive
• 13310–13350 108 Avenue

Boundaries: 108 Ave (north), University Dr (east), Whalley Athletic Park (south), 133 St (west).

It is currently vacant, formerly home to the Sunshine Housing Co-op, which relocated to 104 Avenue & 132 Street.

BC Assessment (July 2024): Combined property valuation totals $56.38 million.

Housing Program

The project proposes 1,814 residential units, all market rentals:

• Studios: 264
• 1-Bedrooms: 825
• 2-Bedrooms: 489
• 3-Bedrooms: 236

Tower 1 (Phase 1) will be secured as market rental for minimum 60 years.

Tower Phasing & Heights

The towers will be built in four phases along Bolivar Creek:

• Tower 1 (NW corner): 40 storeys | 478 units
• Tower 2 (south of T1): 44 storeys | 441 units
• Tower 3 (east of creek): 44 storeys | 475 units

Tower 4 (SE corner): 40 storeys | 420 units

Amenities & Retail

• Indoor amenity: 31,872 sq. ft
• Outdoor amenity: 55,789 sq. ft (City will require cash-in-lieu for indoor shortfall)
• Retail: ~9,200 sq. ft (2,500 sq. ft in Tower 2, 6,700 sq. ft in Tower 4)
• Parking: 1,814 stalls (six-level underground)
• Bicycle parking: 1,200 stalls

Bolivar Creek will be retained and integrated with stormwater-fed rain gardens, creating a natural feature through the site.

School Podium Option

SCDC is exploring an alternative Tower 3 podium design with:

• An urban elementary school (capacity ~655 students, three levels)
• A Neighbourhood Learning Centre, including an Indigenous Learning Hub and childcare facilities

If approved, Tower 3 may rise to 50 storeys, with residential units starting at Level 5.

Project Timeline

• Public Hearing: Scheduled for October 20, 2025
• Target occupancy:
  • Tower 1: Q2 2030
  • Tower 3: Q2 2031
  • Towers 2 & 4: Q2 2032
• Full completion: Expected by 2032

At a Glance (Sidebar Box Suggestion)

• Site area: 5.7 acres
• Total homes: 1,814 (market rental)
• Towers: 40–44 storeys (x4)
• Retail space: ~9,200 sq. ft
• Parking/Bike stalls: 1,814 / 1,200