Smart City Infrastructure

Surrey, BC - A Future-Proof Smart City

When government, academia, and industry collaborate we can solve real-world problems. Our new infrastructure is future-proof to support the data-driven needs of today and tomorrow's smart city. 

Smart with a Purpose

  • Our transition to an 80% low-carbon energy system will save 3,300 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Less congestion with roadside sensors that can advise drivers of quickest routes through message signs, social media, radio, and our website.
  • Technology deployment to build safe and engaged communities, increase community capacity, and support vulnerable people.

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'Top 7 Intelligent Communities' by Intelligent Community Forum and winner of the IBM Smarter Cities Challenge

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Our fibre optic infrastructure upgrades provide 90% of businesses and homes with access to gigabit-capable Internet

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Innovation through Partnerships

True intelligence comes with collaboration, and Surrey’s Innovation Boulevard health tech accelerator is a prime example of smart city partnership. This collaboration of government, academia, and industry has resulted in the commercialization of new health technologies, transforming patient care.

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Surrey is known for award-winning smart city thought leadership

Surrey's fibre optic infrastructure is reliable, affordable and scaleable