The following document outlines ways you can help prevent flooding and protect your property.

Prevent Flooding

Provincial Emergency Program - Flooding in BC

Victims of flooding may be eligible for financial support under British Columbia's Disaster Assistance Program.

Click on the following link for further information and intent to claim forms.

www.pep.bc.ca

 Drainage Parcel Tax Rates

More details on 2009 Utility Rates

Flow Monitoring

The City regularly monitors rainfall, streamflow and drainage levels throughout Surrey.  Please contact 604-591-4146 for more information.

Drainage Reports

The City has conducted numerous Engineering reports on Surrey's drainage system.  If you would like to purchase a digital copy of a report, complete and return a Drainage Reports Order Form by fax or e-mail.  Refer to the Drainage Report List for a summary of available reports listed by catchment area.

Additional reports are currently being scanned and will be added to the list as they become available.

Integrated Stormwater Management Plans (ISMP)

In British Columbia, the term Integrated Stormwater Management Planning (ISMP) has gained widespread acceptance by local governments and the environmental agencies to describe a comprehensive, ecosystem-based approach to rainwater management.

Background Information

Greater Vancouver Regional District’s (GVRD’s) ISMP information brochure:

GVRD ISMP brochure

GVRD’s draft template for ISMPs:

ISMP Template

“Developing and Implementing an Integrated Stormwater Management Plan (ISMP)” - Stormwater Planning: A Guidebook for British Columbia, Ministry of Environment

Stormwater Planning Guidebook - Chapter 9

• Fergus Creek ISMP – in progress
   
• Erickson Creek ISMP – in progress
   
• Hyland Creek ISMP – in progress
   
• Cougar Creek ISMP – in progress
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Drainage Study Areas

Click on the following link to view a map of Surrey's Drainage Study Areas in pdf format. 

Driveway Culverts

The requirements for installing and/or replacing driveway culverts are outlined in the following documents:

Driveway Culvert on Class A(O) (Red-Dashed) Watercourses

Driveway Culvert on Class A (Red) Watercourses

Driveway Culvert on Class B (Yellow) Watercourses

These requirements will change depending on the classification of the ditch you are crossing. For more information on Surrey's watercourse classification, or to determine the classification of your ditch, visit the Watercourses section of the Protecting Natural Areas web page.