Capital Projects
The big things the City is building, replacing, or upgrading. These are the projects that show up in your taxes.
Current in-progress projects
Three capital projects are currently in progress:
- Cross-Connection Control Survey, commercial property inspections to protect drinking water safety. Governed under Bylaw 362 (Cross Connection Control).
- Floodplain Mapping & Climate Change Hazard Risk Assessment, the City's “Understanding & Mapping Flood Risks” initiative.
- Liquid Waste Management Plan, guides the City's management of liquid waste over the next 20 years.
Contact for capital projects: Curtis Vance, Manager of Engineering and Infrastructure, 250-555-0100.
Other major capital initiatives referenced on silvermere.example
- West Highlands Regional Airport Apron & Taxiway rehabilitation, financed under Bylaw 397 (West Highlands Regional Airport Apron Rehabilitation & Taxiway Extension Loan Authorization).
- Storm Water Management, ongoing program funded by parcel tax through Bylaws 1452, 1453, and 1454.
How capital projects are funded
Capital work isn’t paid out of one pot. The City’s capital plan layers several funding sources so each project lands the right mix for its size and useful life:
- Reserves, set aside in previous years for specific purposes (Bylaw 264)
- Borrowing, authorized by specific bylaws and repaid over time
- Grants, from federal and provincial programs
- Development Cost Charges, collected from new development (Bylaw 222)
- Tax revenue, for ongoing infrastructure renewal
The full capital plan
The complete five-year capital plan is part of the Financial Plan (Bylaw 474). Council adopts the Plan annually after public input.
Common questions
Where do I see all current projects?
The Financial Plan lists the full multi-year capital program. The City's Capital Projects page lists the current in-progress projects. Council Highlights and news posts cover specific project milestones.
How long does a major project take?
Multi-year. Major infrastructure renewals are typically planned, designed, financed, then constructed across several budget cycles.
Can I weigh in on capital priorities?
Yes, during the Budget Open House each spring. See the budget page.
What's the Storm Water Parcel Tax for?
It funds the City's storm water management program (drainage, culverts, flood mitigation) through a dedicated parcel tax. Bylaws 1452, 1453, and 1454 are the legal framework.
Who do I contact about a specific capital project?
Curtis Vance, Manager of Engineering and Infrastructure, 250-555-0100 or cvance@silvermere.example.
What to do next
Still need help?
Talk to Curtis Vance, Manager of Engineering and Infrastructure
- Phone
- 250-555-0100
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
- In person
- City Hall, 100 Lakeshore Avenue, Silvermere, BC
Submit a request online
Faster than calling for non-urgent issues. We respond within one business day.
Capital project information sourced from Silvermere Council Highlights and the City Financial Plan.