Coquitlam invested over $35 million in 2025 on transportation and utility projects and 2026 will be a significant year for infrastructure investment, with approximately $81 million in capital projects planned.
COQUITLAM, B.C., April 14, 2026 – The City of Coquitlam invested over $35 million in 2025 on transportation and utility projects focused on maintaining essential services, improving safety and supporting future growth through proactive asset replacement and investment.
The City’s Engineering and Public Works team delivered 22 new construction contracts valued at $23.2 million, along with an additional $14.5 million in projects carried over from 2024. Together, these coordinated investments in 2025 upgraded aging infrastructure, improved transportation networks and strengthened utility systems.
The majority of transportation and utility projects were completed early or on time, and were either under or on budget. A portion of funds for these projects comes from development cost charges, which are one-time recoveries collected from new developments to support needs of a growing community.
2025 Project Highlights
- Phase 2 Guildford Greenway and Road Safety Improvements – This award-winning road safety improvement project in the core of Coquitlam City Centre included improved sidewalks, raised separated micromobility lanes and traffic signal upgrades.
- Phase 3 Southwest Austin Heights Sewer Main – This project within Maillardville sewer catchment area supports current and future development of the Austin Heights Area.
- Foster Water Pump Station Upgrades – This upgrade project replaced aging infrastructure with new pumps, mechanical piping, electrical system and a new generator, helping to ensure the City’s water system can continue to deliver clean water and support future growth in Southwest Coquitlam.
Additional improvements in 2025 included corner bulges installed at two intersections and flashing beacons installed at nine locations to improve visibility and pedestrian safety. The City’s pavement rehabilitation program saw improvements on 5.9 km of local roads, 2.6 km of collector roads and 3 lane kilometres of arterial roads, helping to maintain road quality and support smoother travel.
Further work in 2025 included structural rehabilitation of Lucille Starr Bridge over Booth Creek and 1.2 km of local water main replacement, to support the continued reliability of key infrastructure.
Looking Ahead in 2026
Building on the momentum of the past year, 2026 will be a significant year for infrastructure investment, with approximately $81 million in capital projects planned across transportation, water, sewer and drainage systems.
The 2026 program includes:
- $39 million in transportation projects, including major corridor upgrades, new sidewalks and pedestrian improvements to support ongoing safe movement of people and goods;
- $42 million in utilities work, focused on upgrading and expanding water, sewer and drainage infrastructure to support growth and protect the environment; and
- Continued progress on multi-year projects, such as the Cedar Drive Upgrade project, which will support development in northeast Coquitlam.
Within the transportation program, upgrades will be completed to Pipeline Road (Guildford Way to David Avenue) with expansion to four lanes, a new pedestrian pathway, two-way micromobility lane, intersection upgrades, improved lighting, boulevard trees and landscaping.
Other transportation work planned for 2026 includes:
- 2.2 km of road improvements - paving, road widening and culvert upgrades on Quarry Road (2.3km in 2027)
- Frontage works on Walls Avenue in Southwest Coquitlam
- 3.4 km of new sidewalk across 11 locations
Third party infrastructure improvement projects by Metro Vancouver, FortisBC and TransLink continue in various areas of the community. These projects support long-term services and community growth; however the City plays a role to work with these third parties to mitigate impacts on neighbouring residents and commuters during construction. For a complete list of capital construction projects for 2026, visit coquitlam.ca/CapitalProjects.
Capital Spending
Coquitlam’s essential infrastructure projects are funded through the City’s approved Capital Plan. Forty-one percent of total capital spending in 2025 was invested in engineering and public works infrastructure, and spending in 2026 at $81.4 million signifies 22% of the City's capital budget.
Staff obtained $8.1 million in external funding in 2025 related to transportation, sewer and drainage and water projects, and have currently obtained approximately $4.1 million for 2026. Securing external grant funding proactively reinforces Coquitlam's commitment to responsible financial stewardship by lessening the direct financial impact on residents.
Asset Management
The many programs and services that Coquitlam residents use every day rely on more than $4 billion in assets. Keeping these public-owned assets working safely and reliably requires careful management and dedicated funding.
Ongoing maintenance and operating costs are determined based on the specific inventory of transportation, water utility, drainage utility and sewer utility infrastructure added to the City’s existing asset base. New inventory is maintained to existing level of service policies or standards. Coquitlam’s proactive approach is less costly in the long-term and helps to ensure Coquitlam residents and businesses receive the high quality services they expect.
Media contact:
Chad Braley
Senior Manager Design and Construction
Engineering and Public Works
604-927-3500
epw@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.