Friday, April 17, 2026
The City of Coquitlam announced it 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 investments in 2025 upgraded aging infrastructure, improved transportation networks and strengthened utility systems.
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
According to the city, 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
Featured image: Guildford greenway and road safety improvements. (City of Coquitlam)
