BC Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson unveiled his party's Surrey Success Plan on Thursday, promising to expand rapid transit, improve transportation infrastructure, and increase hospital capacity in one of BC's fastest-growing cities.
BC Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson unveiled his party's Surrey Success Plan on Thursday, promising to expand rapid transit, improve transportation infrastructure, and increase hospital capacity in one of BC's fastest-growing cities.
BC Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson unveils his party's Surrey Success Plan, promising a new children's and women's hospital, SkyTrain expansion to Newton, and a 10-lane Massey Bridge.
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Announced Thursday, just two days before British Columbians head to the polls, the plan outlines four major infrastructure commitments: extending SkyTrain to Newton Town Centre, scrapping the BC NDP's planned George Massey Tunnel replacement in favour of a new 10-lane bridge, completing the new Surrey hospital in Cloverdale, and constructing a dedicated Women and Children's Hospital.
“Surrey has been doing more than its share for this province, and for nine years the NDP has given it nothing but empty promises,” Doerkson said in a statement. “The Surrey Success Plan changes that. We will deliver SkyTrain to Newton, a new bridge, a finished hospital and a new hospital for women and children, and we will build them on time and on budget.”
The plan includes extending SkyTrain along King George Boulevard to Newton Town Centre, following the cancellation of Surrey's light rail project in 2018.
BC Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson estimates extending SkyTrain to Newton would cost $1.5 billion, with hopes of sharing the cost with Ottawa:
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“We think it will be around $1.5 billion and certainly hope to share that cost with the federal government.” pic.twitter.com/6JG1i0vbpj
Doerkson estimated the extension would cost approximately $1.5 billion, with hopes of sharing the expense with the federal government.
The Conservatives are also promising to replace the George Massey Tunnel with a new 10-lane bridge, which Doerkson previously said could be built within five years for $6 billion. The party claims the bridge could reduce commute times by up to 30 minutes.
On health care, the party is pledging to complete the new Surrey hospital in Cloverdale, which the Conservatives say has been delayed from 2027 to 2030, with costs rising more than $1 billion above the original $1.7-billion budget.
The plan also proposes a new Women and Children's Hospital in Surrey to expand access to specialized care closer to home so local families no longer need to travel into Vancouver for specialized medical services.
Doerkson criticized the BC NDP's handling of major infrastructure projects, arguing that Surrey's rapid growth has outpaced investments in transportation and health care.
The Conservatives say they would prioritize tighter project management, clearer timelines, and greater accountability for public spending.
The announcement comes just two days before British Columbians head to the polls on Saturday, October 24.
Announced Thursday, just two days before British Columbians head to the polls, the plan outlines four major infrastructure commitments: extending SkyTrain to Newton Town Centre, scrapping the BC NDP's planned George Massey Tunnel replacement in favour of a new 10-lane bridge, completing the new Surrey hospital in Cloverdale, and constructing a dedicated Women and Children's Hospital.
“Surrey has been doing more than its share for this province, and for nine years the NDP has given it nothing but empty promises,” Doerkson said in a statement. “The Surrey Success Plan changes that. We will deliver SkyTrain to Newton, a new bridge, a finished hospital and a new hospital for women and children, and we will build them on time and on budget.”
The plan includes extending SkyTrain along King George Boulevard to Newton Town Centre, following the cancellation of Surrey's light rail project in 2018.
BC Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson estimates extending SkyTrain to Newton would cost $1.5 billion, with hopes of sharing the cost with Ottawa:
— Sitka Media (@sitkamedia) October 22, 2026
“We think it will be around $1.5 billion and certainly hope to share that cost with the federal government.” pic.twitter.com/6JG1i0vbpj
Doerkson estimated the extension would cost approximately $1.5 billion, with hopes of sharing the expense with the federal government.
The Conservatives are also promising to replace the George Massey Tunnel with a new 10-lane bridge, which Doerkson previously said could be built within five years for $6 billion. The party claims the bridge could reduce commute times by up to 30 minutes.
On health care, the party is pledging to complete the new Surrey hospital in Cloverdale, which the Conservatives say has been delayed from 2027 to 2030, with costs rising more than $1 billion above the original $1.7-billion budget.
The plan also proposes a new Women and Children's Hospital in Surrey to expand access to specialized care closer to home so local families no longer need to travel into Vancouver for specialized medical services.
Doerkson criticized the BC NDP's handling of major infrastructure projects, arguing that Surrey's rapid growth has outpaced investments in transportation and health care.
The Conservatives say they would prioritize tighter project management, clearer timelines, and greater accountability for public spending.
The announcement comes just two days before British Columbians head to the polls on Saturday, October 24.
