New funding will expand emergency care, medical imaging and community-based services at Surrey Memorial Hospital as the city’s population continues to grow.
SURREY, B.C. — The provincial government has announced more than $33 million in new health-care investments for Surrey, targeting expanded emergency care, imaging capacity and community-based services at Surrey Memorial Hospital.
The funding, announced Sept. 18, will support a new emergency department satellite centre and a front-door triage team at the hospital, along with a new and a replacement CT scanner to boost medical imaging capacity. The investment also includes expanded community services for seniors and their families.
The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade welcomed the announcement, saying it reflects a long-standing advocacy priority for the organization as the city continues to grow.
SWRBOT chief executive Joslyn Young said the city’s expansion demands infrastructure and services able to keep pace with its population.
Surrey has grown into one of the fastest-growing communities in British Columbia in recent years, a trend that has placed increasing pressure on the city’s health-care infrastructure. The board of trade said Surrey Memorial Hospital’s role extends beyond the city itself, serving as a regional hub for surrounding communities that also rely on its services.
The new funding builds on previous provincial investment in the hospital. In 2024, the province funded a new renal hemodialysis unit at Surrey Memorial, a project the board of trade also welcomed at the time as part of its ongoing push for expanded capacity.
Advocacy Behind the Announcement
The board of trade said it has raised the need for greater health-care investment in Surrey through multiple channels, including meetings with provincial representatives, budget consultations and engagement with local health-care professionals.
The Surrey Hospitals Foundation was also credited with helping advance the emergency care improvements, with the board of trade pointing to collaboration among government, health-care providers and community partners as central to bringing the investment forward.
Young said continued investment in the city’s health infrastructure will remain a priority as Surrey’s population and workforce continue to expand, adding that the organization intends to keep working with government and community partners on the issue.
The announcement comes as Surrey has seen a string of provincial and federal investments in recent months across sectors including health care, culture and economic development, reflecting the city’s growing profile within the region.
No timeline for construction or completion of the emergency department satellite centre and new imaging equipment was included in the announcement.
Photo Credits: Surrey Memorial Hospital; source: Surrey Hospitals Foundation
