What's happeningDraft 2027–2030 Capital Plan
The Draft 2027-2030 Capital Plan proposes $3.5 billion in capital investments for infrastructure and amenities, plus $0.1 billion in in-kind amenities provided through development projects.
The draft plan will be presented to Council for consideration on July 14, 2026.
What you need to know
A Capital Plan is a 4-year investment plan that helps maintain, renew, and upgrade the infrastructure and amenities people rely on every day.
These investments help Vancouver run smoothly and support quality of life across the city, including how people:
- Move around
- Access services
- Connect with community
- Enjoy public spaces
- Receive essential services
A large portion of Capital Plan funding is used to maintain and renew existing infrastructure and amenities to keep them safe, reliable, and in good condition. Additional investments support future infrastructure and amenities needed to serve a growing city and population.
What infrastructure and amenities the Capital Plan supports
Infrastructure and amenities include:
- Parks
- Roads and sidewalks
- Water and sewer systems
- Community centres
- Libraries
- Public safety facilities
- Other civic infrastructure
2027-2030 Capital Plan
The 2027–2030 Capital Plan will focus on:
- Renewing aging infrastructure
- Maintaining essential services
- Modernizing community-serving assets
- Fixing and protecting essential infrastructure
- Advancing planning and design work for future projects anticipated for delivery in future capital plans
Council provided direction to inform development of the draft 2027–2030 Capital Plan. This includes significant increased investments of $104 million in roads and sidewalks and $400 million for community recreation facilities across the city.
Project timeline
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April 22, 2026
Council provided direction on the Capital Plan
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May 22 to June 7, 2026
Public engagement took place
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July 7, 2026
Draft Capital Plan and engagement findings made public
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We are here
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July 14, 2026
Council considers the 2027-2030 Capital Plan
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October 17, 2026
Capital Plan borrowing questions included on the municipal election ballot