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FrOI7l the offi ce (~( THE CORPORATION OF DELTA The Mayor, Lois E. Jackson
April 9, 2010
Mayor Rajani Duganna Mangalore City Corporation Lalbagh , M.G. Road Mangalore-575003 Dakshina Kannada Karnataka, India
Dear Mayor Duganna ,
Re: Potential Twin City Partnership
As part of its Asia-Pacific trade and investment strategy, the Government of British Columbia is committed to strengthening economic ties, with India and establishing strong relationships at the local, provincial and national levels. As such, local governments are being encouraged to enter into 'twinning partnerships' with communities in India and other Asia-Pacific countries to develop and sustain relationships between businesses, education centres, organizations and individuals,
Last year, we were in contact with your predecessor, Mayor Bhat, regarding a potential twinning partnershlip with Mangalore and , with your recent appointment as Mayor, I would be pleased to continue to pursue this matter with you . Our goal is "to establish an economically robust ·and sustainable twinning partnership, based initially on existing common industrial, commercial and agricultural economies, from which are anticipated . to flow other mutually beneficial linkages and cross-benefits involving education, training, culture,. tourism ' and sports, 11
The municipality of Delta is a prosperous community of 100,000 people located at the mouth of the Fraser River on the south-west coast of British Columbia in Canada. Part of the Metro Vancouver regional district, Delta is historically and culturally-diverse, with a large Indo Canadian population. Delta is also a transportation gateway for trade with the Asia-Pacific countries. We are home to a major port (Port Metro Vancouver's Deltaport terminal) which links to international road and rail networks. We are 20 minutes from the Vancouver I nternational Airport and the US border is less than 12 km away. The local Boundary Bay Airport (www,czbb,com) 'is a centre of excellence for flight training. Delta has a' significant agricultural industry, as well as two of the largest industrial parks in the Vancouver lower mainland (Annacis Island and Tilbury Industrial Park). For more information, I invite you to peruse our corporate website - www.corp.delta.bc.ca . ... 2
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In our previous correspondence, we discussed sending a delegation to Mangalore to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the twinning partnership and receiving a return delegation here in Delta. Subject to your approval, we have tentatively scheduled our visit to Mangalore during January 2011 and would welcome a return visit at your convenience.
I look forward to hearing from you regarding this matter. Although our communities are different in many ways, we also have much in common that could form the basis of a mutually beneficial economic, cultural and educational partnership.
cc: Pratap Raju, Managing Director, BC Trade & Investment, Bangalore, India Chris Carter, Executive Director, International Partnerships and Programs, Ministry of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development ATTACHMENT'S' Page 3 of 3 ~oli~~d) ~~~lid ~05 MANGALORE CITY CORPORATION ~~m~, ~Orl~~, d . 5. ISNo)'="ufi Lalbagh. Mangalore - 575 003, D. K .. Karnataka
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Date:19.06.2010
Mr. Pratap Raju Managing Director
Technology I Research & Innovation Indranagar, Bangalore.
Dear Mr. Prathap Raju ,
Subject: Local government Twinning initiative. ******
With reference to the email dated 11 H', June 2010 and as per our earlier discussions, Mangalore City is very much interested in Twin ning with Delta city, to finalize the sister city arrangements. We welcome the Delta Mayor's delegation to plan their visit to Mangalore for signing th agreement in the month of October or November,
2010.
Thanking You, Yours truly,
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Itinerary Delta Delegation to India- October 2010
IFriday, October 8th
11:00 AM Arrive at YVR 14:40 PM Depart to Hong Kong
I Saturday. October 9th
18:50 PM Arrive at Hong Kong (3:40 am PST) 22:40 PM Depart to Bangalore (6:40 am PST)
I' Sunday, October 10th
1:40 PM Arrive in Bangalore (1:10 pm PST Saturday) 3:00 PM Shuttle to Hotel 3:30 PM Hotel Check-In
I Monday, October 11th
09:30 AM Depart for international Tech Park Limited (ITPL) 10:30 AM Tour of ITPL 11:30 AM Depart for TIR Office #660/1, Akshaya I Floor, 100 Feet Road Indirangar, Bangalore 560038 13:00 PM Lunch with TIR Team 15:30 PM Depart from Bangalore to Mangalore 9W-2737 (17:30 -18:30) 18:30 PM Arrival at Mangalore Airport 19:30 PM Check in to Hotel
I Tuesday, October 12th
10:00 AM Meeting with Mayor of Mangalore, Ms. Rajani K. Duganna - Twinning Program 11:30 AM Meeting with Press 12:30 PM Lunch with Municipal Commissioner, Mr. Vijay Prakash 14:00 PM Depart to New Mangalore Port Trust , 15:00 PM Meeting with Mangalore Port Trust 19:00 PM Reception in association with Port Trust. Depart for Kanara Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) 21:00 PM Return to Hotel
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th ,I Wednesday, October 13
09:00 AM Depart to Manipal Academy of Higher Education 11:00 AM Meeting with Manipal Academy of Higher Education 12:30 PM Lunch at Manipal University 14:00 PM Depart to Krishna Matt in Udupi 16:00 PM Tour of Krishma Matt 18:00 PM Return to Hotel
IThursday, October 14th
11:30 AM De pa rt for I nfosys 12:30 AM Lunch meeting with Infosys · 14:30 AM Depart to Mangalore International Airport 15:00 PM Meeting at Mangalore Airport (details TBC). 19:00 PM Depart from Mangalore to Bangalore 20:00 PM Arrive at Bangalore Airport 23:00 PM Check in for flight to Vancouver
I Friday, October 15th
02:40 AM Flight departs for Vancouver
The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 ATIACHMENT 'DJ Delta Page 1 of 1 Chamber of 6201 60th Avenue, Delta, Bri tish Colu mbia V4K 4E2 Commerce phone: 604 946 4232 fax: 604 946 5285 email: [email protected] • VOICE OF BUSINESS '" ~~~§Itachambe r . ca , - ~~~ :~_Ole~' :Xl (X(~
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!J~~rr:-: -.! '-{:?!!.i .~~. , .OLOJ Her Worship Mayor Lois Jackson AT # -.LOl?-SJ 7::-== Corporation of Delta · ;,; omi,A" ~lli. 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2
RE: Twinning of Delta with Mangalore. India
Your Worship:
Having been involved from the beginning in the process that has led to the twinning of The Corporation of Delta and the City of Mangalore, India, the Delta Chamber of Commerce is most interested in your forthcoming visit, with two senior staff, next month to sign a memorandum of agreement between the two cities.
While we recognize the many advantages of twinning, in terms of culture and sport for instance, we share the perspective of The Corporation of Delta that the sustainability of such a program must include benefits of economic development for both communities.
The Chamber of Commerce looks forward to continuing its work with The Corporation of Delta and, as appropriate, delegates from City of Mangalore and its business community in exploring the feasibility of mutual business opportunities through this twinning program in sectors such as agriculture, aviation, transportation, ports and shipping, and manufacturing, among others.
I wish you and your delegation all the very best for your trip in October and send greetings to the business community and people of Mangalore.
Century of Building • 1910 - 2010 • Future of Growth
Cc: Councillor Robert Campbell, Delta Corporation Chief Administrative Officer, George Harvie, Delta Corporation Board of Directors, Delta Chamber of Commerce ATIACHMENT 'E' Page 1 of 1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Between
The Corporation of Delta, British Columbia, Canada
and
Mangalore City Corporation, Karnataka, India
The Corporation of Delta in British Columbia, Canada and the Mangalore City Corporation in Karnataka, India ("the parties") have reached an agreement to:
Establish an economically-robust and sustainable partnership, based initially on existing common industrial, commercial and agricultural economies, from which are anticipated to flow other mutually-beneficial linkages and cross-benefits involving education, training, culture, tourism and sports.
In a gesture of friendship and goodwill, the parties agree to collaborate, for the mutual benefit of their communities, to promote people-to-people friendly contacts and facilitate cooperation and exchanges between members of the business community and in the fields of education, training, tourism and sports.
Dated:
Mayor Lois E. Jackson Mayor Rajani Dugganna The Corporation of Delta Mangalore City Corporation British Columbia, Canada Karnataka, I india
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 1 10-09-22 4:33 PM Welcome to Delta!
We offer the best of all worlds: with convenient access to downtown Vancouver, yet situated in beautiful farmlands and bordered by the sea, Delta is small enough to retain its caring nature, but large enough to have all the amenities.
Home for some 100,000 residents, we pride ourselves on being a great place to live, work and play. Delta has its own hospital, an airport, a deep-sea port, libraries, a historical museum and archives, sports and recreational facilities and bike and walking paths in a vast network of parks.
Delta’s transportation infrastructure provides access by road, air, rail and sea, making it ideal for businesses in search of industrial lands at competitive market rates. Boasting two of the largest business parks in Metro Vancouver, modest tax rates and a local government committed to working with organizations of all types and sizes, it is hard to resist our municipality as the place to do business.
Residents enjoy safe, clean and quiet neighbourhoods and the stable prosperity of the community makes it attractive for businesses to choose Delta as their preferred site location. Delta’s estimated household average income is approximately 30% higher than the Canadian average and the municipality has one of the fastest growing industrial areas in Metro Vancouver.
Come visit us in person to enjoy such attractions as the world-class Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, eco-tours of the Fraser River and the Strait of Georgia, Delta Nature Reserve and Boundary Bay Regional Park. All around are miles of beautiful beaches and nature trails to explore and Delta’s attractive climate has fostered our reputation as the sunbelt of the Lower Mainland.
You’ll soon discover first-hand why Delta is regarded as a great place to live, work and play!
Mayor Lois E. Jackson
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 2 10-09-22 4:33 PM Contents
Biographies ...... 4 Delta at a glance ...... 6 Demographics ...... 10 Communities & Housing ...... 11 Education ...... 12 Parks, Recreation & Culture ...... 13 Health & Safety ...... 14 Business ...... 15 Transportation ...... 18 Government ...... 19
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 3 10-09-22 4:33 PM The Corporation of Delta Biographies Mayor Lois E. Jackson
Lois E. Jackson has served as Delta’s Mayor since 1999 and previously as a Councillor - in Mayor Jackson currently serves on the following 1973, she was the first woman boards/committees: elected to that position. In • Chair, Delta Police Board addition, she has been Chair of • Chair, Delta Agricultural Advisory Committee the Metro Vancouver (formerly • Chair, Delta Standing Committee on Finance Greater Vancouver Regional • Chair, Metro Vancouver Board of Directors District) Board of Directors since • Chair, Metro Vancouver Committee on Policing Issues 2006. In 2005, Mayor Jackson was recognized by the • Chair, Metro Vancouver Intergovernmental Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) for 25 Committee years of public service. While achieving much over that • Chair, Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Committee period of time, Mayor Jackson is particularly proud of her • Member, Metro Vancouver Port Cities Committee vital role in bringing four levels of government together • Member, United Cities & Local Governments (UCLG) in 2004 to purchase Burns Bog and preserve it as a Nature Conservancy Area. Service Recognition • 1993 - Recipient of Medal commemorating Canada’s As Mayor of one of British Columbia’s key transportation 125th Anniversary for outstanding contribution to hubs, her civic leadership includes collaborating with all community service levels of government on key infrastructure projects and • 2002 - Recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee building safe, vibrant and sustainable communities. Commemorative Medal Key initiatives initiated by Mayor Jackson include the • 2005 - Recipient of UBCM Long Service Award establishment of Delta’s Debt Reduction/Elimination Plan, • 2008 - Recipient of Paul Harris Fellow Award by the a “Saving our Industrial Lands” campaign to stimulate Rotary Club of Ladner business investment and create new jobs, the development of an innovative Climate Change Initiative to reduce Delta’s environmental footprint and protecting viable agricultural farmland in Delta.
Metro Vancouver is a regional government body comprising 22 municipalities and one treaty first nation. In her role as Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors, Mayor Jackson is also involved in a number of significant regional initiatives including a crime reduction strategy, solid waste management plan/reduction, affordable housing and regional growth strategy. Mayor Jackson previously served as a member of the Federal of Canadian Municipalities Standing Committee on International Relations.
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 4 10-09-22 4:33 PM Chief Administrative Officer George V. Harvie George V. Harvie, a long-time resident of South Delta, was • Collaborated the establishment of nine servicing appointed Chief Administrative agreements with the Tsawwassen First Nation; Officer for the Corporation • Negotiated the purchase of waterfront properties of Delta in 2001. Before this along Delta’s historic Ladner village for a revitalization appointment, George Harvie project; and was employed with the City of • Coordinated the recent successful receipt of more Burnaby where he served over than $20 million in federal and provincial grant 30 years in a number of positions funding to undertake nine infrastructure projects. including Deputy City Manager, Director of Human Resources and Manager of the Environmental Health Department. Mr. Harvie has a B.A. in Economics from Simon Fraser University, an Administrative Management Special Certificate and an Administrative Manager Environmental Health Diploma of Technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He also studied Manjit Kaila Advanced Management at Dalhousie University. Manjit Kaila has been As Chief Administrative Officer, George provides leadership employed with the to all departments to ensure they meet their responsibilities Corporation of Delta for over and that Council’s directions and policies are carried out. 15 years in a number of key Key accomplishments achieved during George’s time as positions including support to Chief Administrative Officer include: the Mayor’s Office. Manjit is • Identified revenue sources to achieve Delta Council’s a long-time resident of North improved recreation facilities initiative worth more Delta who is proud to serve than $36 million, including the development of four her community at the local synthetic turf fields; government level. • Implemented a debt reduction/elimination plan Manjit has recently undertaken Local Government adopted by Council that has reduced Delta’ s debt Management courses and is one of Delta’s contacts for from $58.5 million in 2002 to a current balance of establishing international relations. Previously, Manjit $23.7 million; received training in areas related to executive-level • Negotiated a land exchange to preserve Delta’s management and British Columbia’s Building Code to historic Kirkland House; expand her knowledge of commercial and residential • Developed a lease with Alpha Aviation for Boundary development standards. Bay Airport that has resulted in the investment of Manjit has recently assumed a new role in the Community millions of dollars in airport infrastructure upgrades; Planning & Development Department to revitalize • Established a partnership between Delta and the the process for coordinating development projects in Vancouver Giants Western Hockey League Team; Delta. This important responsibility will assist Delta in • Oversaw the take-over of our local animal shelter becoming a municipality at the forefront of implementing operations; innovative processes related to residential and commercial development applications.
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 5 10-09-22 4:33 PM WEST VANCOUVER NORTH PORT VANCOUVER MOODY PORT COQUITLAM
VANCOUVER BURNABY COQUITLAM MAPLE PITT RIDGE NEW WESTMINSTER MEADOWS
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RICHMOND North SURREY Delta LANGLEY DELTA Ladner
WHITE ROCK Delta at a Glance Tsawwassen CANADA A great place to live, USA BORDER work and play. 3 Distinct Communities Delta, a large suburban municipality located in the south-west Central & Accessible corner of British Columbia, is one of the few municipalities Located adjacent to Richmond (home to the Vancouver located on the working Fraser River. While the land area covers International Airport), Delta is ideally situated for tourism over 180 square kilometres, the population of approximately and commerce. When you stay in Delta, you are within 40 99,862 is largely concentrated in three distinct residential minutes of the excitement of downtown Vancouver, 20 areas. minutes from the international airport, 10 minutes from Tsawwassen, named after its First Nation inhabitants, is the the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (the major access route to southernmost community, and boasts a laid-back lifestyle Vancouver Island), and less than 30 minutes from the U.S. and a “small-town style” commercial core. It is a charming border! community on a peninsula with stunning views and miles of Quite simply, Delta’s strategic location – south of the beautiful beaches. Fraser River and north of the U.S. border – makes it the Ladner, the original farming and fishing village in Delta, hub of road, rail and water transportation systems and an provides a peaceful waterfront setting, a historic village essential link to destinations throughout the region, the downtown core and a unique blend of housing, from character rest of Canada, the U.S. and the Pacific Rim. Delta’s own homes and modern apartments to chic float homes. Boundary Bay Airport is currently the fifth busiest airport in Canada. North Delta, nestled on a forested hillside, is the most populated area of the three and offers a variety of picturesque Within Delta, attractions include miles of dykes to walk or settings and affordable family neighbourhoods. bike, excellent restaurants, public and private golf courses, the Delta Nature Reserve, art galleries and museums, and world-class birding at the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary.
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 6 10-09-22 4:33 PM New Westminster Public Library Early 20th century salmon cannery on the Fraser River
A remarkable transition from Fishing Camp to thriving municipality For thousands of years, Delta was home to aboriginal peoples who established summer fishing camps on the banks of the Fraser River. The salmon-rich waters combined with the flat fertile land of the river’s delta 1500 km Fort Nelson proved irresistible to early settlers, and these two 1250 km industries – fishing and agriculture – are still important today. 1000 km
The Fraser River, originally the primary means of 750 km BC Rentals Prince George The Alex Fraser Bridge transportation, eventually became a barrier as Delta’s 500 km growing population had very limited road access to the Edmonton 250 km Kamloops rest of the Lower Mainland. Completion of the George Nanaimo Flying times from Vancouver International Airport Massey Tunnel under the Fraser River in 1959 spurred Victoria DELTA Kelowna Calgary Saskatoon rapid commercial and residential growth throughout the CALGARY...... 1.5 hours LONDON ...... 9.5 hours municipality. Over the next 20 years, Delta was one of Seattle CANADA TORONTO...... 4.5 hours PARIS ...... 11 hours Canada’s fastest growing communities, registering a 400% Spokane Portland USA population increase. MONTREAL ...... 5 hours TOKYO ...... 10 hours
Today Delta is a vibrant, safe and prosperous community LOS ANGELES...... 2.5 hours HONG KONG...... 11.5 hours Boise within Metro Vancouver. Historic buildings and sites reflect NEW YORK ...... 5.25 hours SYDNEY ...... 16.25 hours its farming and fishing heritage, and there is an appealing Reno Salt Lake City CHICAGO...... 4 hours blend of both urban and rural activities. San Francisco
The achievements of all sectors of Delta’s local economy reflect a solid record of economic performance, of continued growth and prosperity. Delta’s municipal government is working, in conjunction with local businesses and residents, to plan for a future of even greater promise. These efforts will help to ensure that Flying times from Vancouver International Airport Delta’s high level of prosperity will be surpassed in the CALGARY...... 1.5 hours LONDON ...... 9.5 hours years to come. This optimism is being shared by the TORONTO...... 4.5 hours PARIS ...... 11 hours many new and growing businesses seeking rewarding MONTREAL ...... 5 hours TOKYO ...... 10 hours investment opportunities in Delta. LOS ANGELES...... 2.5 hours HONG KONG...... 11.5 hours NEW YORK ...... 5.25 hours SYDNEY...... 16.25 hours CHICAGO...... 4 hours
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 7 10-09-22 4:33 PM River Fraser rm A th d u lan NORTH o y Is S bur Delta at a Glance Til DELTA
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the viability of agricultural land. In Delta, there G B o u n d a r y e o r B a y g i are 7,520 hectares (18,582) acres of farmed land a and 9,975 hectares (24,649 acres) in the Provincial TSAWWASSEN Agricultural Land Reserve. Delta farms account for 26% of the gross farm receipts in the Lower Mainland and create 1,500 direct agricultural jobs.
Delta is also home to a number of commercial greenhouses producing a range of vegetables from succulent tomatoes Open daily, the Punjabi Bazaar in North Delta bustles with to a variety of peppers for both local and international activity, attracting shoppers with it’s distinctive Indo- consumption. Canadian flavours and delicacies. During the summer weekends, the ever popular Ladner Village Market attracts Sources: Agricultural Land Commission and Statistics Canada residents and tourists alike. Delta has four community newspapers – the award-winning Delta Optimist, the Fishing South Delta Leader, the NOW and the Surrey/North Delta The Fraser River is one of the largest salmon producing Leader. rivers in the world. Industry Abundant salmon runs – as many as 4 million spawning salmon migrate up the Fraser River – led to the early Delta has one of the fastest growing industrial areas in development of salteries and canneries. By 1890, one-third of Greater Vancouver. British Columbia’s canning production was centred in Delta. With approximately 1,455 hectares (3,600 acres) of The industry was largely responsible for Delta’s ethnic diversity, industrially zoned land, of which approximately 550 with the canneries providing a source of employment for hectares (1,360 acres) is underutilized, Delta has become mainly Chinese and First Nations workers, but also drawing very attractive to industries searching for decentralized Japanese, Norwegians, Greeks, Croatians and other settlers. locations and lower land costs. Industrial development Fishing continued to be of great importance until just before in Delta is predominantly concentrated along the the First World War, and remains an important part of the municipality’s northern Fraser River boundary, and community’s heritage. encompasses the largest (Annacis Island) and fourth- largest (Tilbury) industrial parks in Metro Vancouver. Commercial Improving economic conditions are leading to a Delta is a self-reliant community. resurgence in the local industrial market. The current demand for industrial space in Delta is strong, with vacant In addition to the commercial centres in each of the three industrial lands comprising 1,689,731 square feet of the communities – Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta – there total inventory of 21,598,012 square feet. are many neighbourhood shops and services, as well as a range of fine dining experiences throughout the municipality. Source: Metro Vancouver Industrial Report – Second Quarter 2010 8 Corporation of Delta Community Profile Corporation of Delta Community Profile 89
CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 8 10-09-22 4:33 PM Healthy Lifestyle Sustainability Delta is often referred to as “Greater Vancouver’s Sun Delta is one of Canada’s leading municipalities with respect Belt.” Here, surrounded by an abundance of open space, to climate change adaptation. The concept of ‘sustainability’ lush parkland and sandy impacts all municipal operations, and guides policy direction beaches, with spectacular and decision-making. One of many sustainability initiatives, views of majestic Delta has partnered with the University of British Columbia’s mountains, residents Collaborative for Advanced Landscape Planning to develop enjoy an enviable quality innovative flood management policies and practices. of life. Communities Forward thinking…. are family-oriented, the streets are safe and Delta Council adopted the Corporate Climate Change recreational opportunities Initiative in 2007. It is an action plan identifying strategies abound. The Corporation and partnerships that will reduce Delta’s energy consumption of Delta is committed and contribution of greenhouse gases. The Initiative has been to helping children get recognized both nationally and internationally as innovative active. Grade Five Students who live in Delta receive free and practical. Delta has also been recognized nationally admission when they attend drop-in skating and swim for its progressive Green Fleet plan, reducing greenhouse programs at all Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture facilities. gases emitted through the use of vehicles. As one of British Columbia’s Solar Communities, Delta is leading the way in the Environment implementation of solar hot water systems. Delta is on the Pacific Flyway for millions of migratory shorebirds and waterfowl.
Burns Bog, the only raised peat bog on the west coast of the Americas, supports 175 species of birds, 41 species of mammals, 11 species of amphibians, 11 species of reptiles and 126 species of flora. Visit www.burnsbog.ca for more information. • Boundary Bay is a vital wetland habitat which supports a diversity of wintering birds of prey as well as migrant shorebirds and waterfowl. • Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary provides a 300-hectare (750-acre) refuge for more than 230 species of migrating birds including tens of thousands of snow geese from Wrangel Island in the Arctic. • Cougar Creek Canyon in North Delta is a lush ravine and creek system home to trout, chum, birds and deer.
Delta’s Climate Change Working Group
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 9 10-09-22 4:33 PM Quick Facts
Demographics Population: 99,862 ( as of July 1, 2010) Source: BC Statistics
Delta’s population is well Language: 83.1% of households use English as a primary established and diverse. language, while Punjabi is the primary Completion of the George Massey Tunnel in 1959 served as a catalyst for language in 7% of households growth in Delta. From 1961 to 1996, Delta’s population increased 553.6%, Average Household Income the second highest growth in the Greater Vancouver area. This explosive 30% higher than the Canadian average growth translates to an annual rate of almost 16%. However, no municipality can continually grow at such an excessive rate. A forecast by the Provincial Labour Force Activity government expects Delta’s population growth will slow to a much more 73.1% of males and 63.4% of females modest rate over the next 25 years. aged 15 years and over living in Delta Delta Household Size participate in the labour force. Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Population by Ethnicity Not a visible minority . . . . . 73.0% South Asian ...... 14.8% Chinese ...... 6.1% Filipino ...... 1.9% Japanese ...... 1.0% Other ...... 3.2%
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Population by Age Group 0-19 years ...... 26.3% 20-34 years ...... 15.6% 35-64 years ...... 45.0% 65+ years ...... 13.1%
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census 10 Corporation of Delta Community Profile Corporation of Delta Community Profile 1011
CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 10 10-09-22 4:33 PM Quick Facts Communities & Housing
19% renter households Delta is a great place average gross rent $903/month to raise a family. 81% owner households average monthly payment $1,209 There are three distinct residential areas in Delta. All are renowned for Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census being peaceful, clean and friendly, with a low crime rate. Ladner is home to the municipal civic centre including the Municipal Hall, Police and Fire Department headquarters, Delta School District and Delta Hospital. The most heavily populated area is North Delta, which offers affordable housing with a direct commute to Vancouver. Tsawwassen, typically known as a ‘garden community’, has great schools, parks and beaches for individuals of all ages to engage in outdoor recreation.
Delta caters to a wide variety of lifestyles and incomes with innovative award-winning housing located close to everyday conveniences. Housing options range from century-old homes on tree-lined streets, to modern condominiums and float homes on the Fraser River.
Average Cost of a Detached Dwelling
West Vancouver ...... $1,390,000
North Vancouver ...... $880,000
Richmond ...... $900,000
Coquitlam ...... $670,000
Burnaby ...... $810,000
Tsawwassen ...... $700,000
Ladner...... $600,000
North Delta ...... $520,000
Surrey ...... $540,000
Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, August 2010
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 11 10-09-22 4:33 PM Education Delta is a community where learning matters. The Delta School District is committed to creating a positive work environment for its staff and providing a stimulating educational program for students.
Delta School District’s 24 elementary and 7 secondary schools provide a safe, culturally diverse and nurturing learning environment. Offering a variety of quality programs to meet unique learning needs and place an emphasis on social responsibility, the District ensures students develop and demonstrate respect for themselves, their environment and each other.
The Delta School District’s graduation rates are among the highest in British Columbia and students consistently rate near the top of the annual Foundation Skills Assessment tests. These accomplishments are due as much to the dedication and hard work of teachers and staff as they are to the commitment and support of parents.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers post-secondary education at four nearby campuses. Other major post-secondary educational facilities within driving distance include University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Trinity Western University, University College of the Fraser Valley and the B.C. Institute of Technology. Student Enrolment – 2009/2010 English French Total Immersion Elementary 7,378 1,323 8,701 Secondary 7,527 566 8,093 Total 14,905 1,889 16,794 Source: BC Ministry of Education
During the 2009/2010 school year, Delta provided educational services for 16,794 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 31 schools. The district also offers an extensive adult education program. The Delta School District features: • Full academic programs • Award-winning career preparation courses • Strong student support • All schools located in safe, family-oriented • A well-established international student communities exchange program, offering a variety of long • Excellent cultural enrichment courses including and short-term courses art, music, dance and drama
To contact the Delta School District, call (604) 946-4101.
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 12 10-09-22 4:33 PM Parks, Recreation & Culture Delta is a natural playground.
Delta is the place to be for outdoor recreation as it boasts Other public amenities include: over 1,350 acres of parkland, four all-weather synthetic • 40 play areas turf fields, outdoor pools and numerous playgrounds. A • 3 indoor pools number of scenic trails for walking, hiking, biking, inline • 50 ball diamonds skating and horseback riding can be found throughout Delta. • 2 outdoor pools • 42 all-weather and grass fields Watershed Park is the place to mountain bike and the Delta Nature Reserve is where you can catch a glimpse of • 3 water play parks the incredible Burns Bog, the largest undeveloped urban • 4 synthetic turf fields landmass in North America. • 45 tennis courts Ladner is a birder’s paradise featuring a spectacle of birds • 3 boat launches and waterfowl at the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary. The • 3 skateboard parks Fraser River delta is easy to explore by kayak or boat. • 3 lawn bowling clubs Tsawwassen is a seaside garden community. Visit beautiful • 5 outdoor lacrosse boxes Boundary Bay Park and amble along sandy Centennial • 3 seniors’ centres Beach, ideal for family picnics or skim boarding in the calm • 4 ice arenas and shallow tidal pools. • 3 youth centres Top notch recreational facilities. • 2 curling rinks Delta is proud to boast modern, multi-purpose recreation • boy scout/girl guide campground centres in all three of its communities. Residents can take advantage of sports arenas, aquatic facilities and weight rooms – there are a multitude of community and athletic programs year-round.
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 13 10-09-22 4:33 PM Health & Safety Delta is one of the safest municipalities in which to live and work.
Delta boasts one of the lowest crime rates in British Columbia. Policing The Delta Police Department is one of the oldest municipal police departments in British Columbia. The Department is community based with three Community Policing Stations (situated in North Delta, Tsawwassen and Ladner), a School Liaison Program, Victim Services Program and a Youth Squad. The Patrol Branch, Criminal Investigation Branch and Traffic Section provide an excellent front-line policing service which is largely responsible for Delta having a low crime rate compared to a number of neighbouring municipalities in Metro Vancouver. The members of the Department work from Delta’s Fire Department – taking pride in the Police Building located in Ladner and the Public Safety Building in North Delta. Through this decentralized approach, serving the community. police officers are easily accessible in their respective Delta Fire & Emergency Services is staffed with164 communities. trained professional firefighters. There are seven fire halls strategically located throughout the municipality. Delta Fire Department responds to the needs of the community to preserve and protect life, property and the environment. The Fire Department prides itself on providing timely and professional services to the community and hosts a variety of charitable fundraising events each year. Quality healthcare – close to home. The Delta Hospital, which first opened its doors in 1977, has grown to meet the needs of the community and now offers a wide range of healthcare services, from acute to extended care, as well as an emergency department that is open round the clock. In addition, there are several Provincial facilities in Delta that offer treatment for specific conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease, autism and related disorders. Delta also has a number of community care and retirement facilities, as well as home support service organizations.
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 14 10-09-22 4:33 PM Business Delta offers a thriving Industrial Land Industrial developers and businesses are business environment. attracted by Delta’s plentiful supply of industrial land and excellent transportation infrastructure. Delta is home to over 11% of Metro Vancouver’s industrial development. Recent industrial development includes the Beedie Group’s Tilbury West Corporate Centre, which comprises 412,000 square feet for Home Depot’s regional distribution centre, and an additional 200,000 square feet of strata development for industrial purposes. Source: Colliers International Market Report (2009); GVRD Industrial Lands Inventory (2005)
South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) The SFPR is a $1.2 billion dollar, four- lane divided highway project along Delta is a vibrant community within the Lower Mainland, connected by road, the south side of the Fraser River that rail, air and water to the rest of the region. One of the biggest advantages is spans approximately 40 kilometres from Delta’s transportation infrastructure. It also has commercial centres in each Deltaport to Port Kells in Surrey, where of its three residential neighbourhoods, and is home to approximately 3,700 it will link with the Golden Ear’s Bridge businesses and a well-educated, skilled labour force. In addition to its rich connector in the Fraser Valley. Part of the agricultural economy, Delta is one of the fastest growing industrial areas in Asia-Pacific Gateway Program initiative, Metro Vancouver. Delta has a diversified economy providing thousands of the SFPR will increase logistical efficiencies jobs. Delta’s labour force participation rates are 73.1% of males and 63.4% of throughout the Lower Mainland, and females. Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census decrease highway congestion, improving air quality and safety. When completed In Delta you’ll find competitive land prices and taxes, a local government that in early 2013, the SFPR will provide direct fully supports business, and eco-tourism destinations that are the envy of access to most of Delta’s industrial lands. many municipalities. Source: Colliers International Market Report (2010) Skilled labour force. Between 1971 and 2006, Delta’s labour force grew 203.7% to 53,550, the
fifth largest in the Metro Vancouver area. Almost 60% of this labour force has been trained and educated at the post-secondary level. Within the service industry in Delta in 2006, the largest employment sectors for Delta residents were Health and Social Services, Business Services, Educational Services, Accommodation and Food and Beverage Services.
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 15 10-09-22 4:33 PM Quick Facts Business Fully serviced industrial land: Tilbury & Annacis Island Industrial Parks • priced $800,000 to $1,000,000 per acre, depending on location. Annacis Island Business Park: The largest business park in Metro Vancouver and one of the foremost locations for technology, manufacturing and Industrial lease rates: distribution outlets. Annacis Island has excellent road and rail access, as well • priced $6.00 to $9.00 per square foot, as waterfront access to the Fraser River. depending on location and size. Tilbury Industrial Park: Situated along the Fraser River, Tilbury Industrial Park Source: Colliers International is the fourth largest industrial park in Metro Vancouver. The modern and ever- expanding area is home to over 300 specialty workplaces offering a broad range of products and services, from manufacturing to distribution.
Value of Permits Issued ($ million) 2006 2007 2008 2009 Residential 27.4 39.0 64.9 50.9 Commercial * 10.8 7.2 10.7 5.2 Industrial * 36.5 13.5 7.2 34.2 Agricultural* 0.8 9.4 1.0 4.4 Institutional * 1.0 4.2 16.6 3.1 Other 1.4 1.0 1.0 1.0 Total 77.9 74.3 101.4 98.8 * New and renovations
There are five other industrial zones in Delta:
• Tilbury Island handles heavy industry.
• River Road East and Nordel cater to mixed industry.
• Deltaport Container Terminal, Port Metro Vancouver’s largest container terminal - Deltaport Container Terminal - includes the Roberts Bank Terminal and Westshore Coal Terminal. Recent infrastructure expansion includes the completion of a new third berth, increasing the capacity to handle in excess of over a million TEUs (twenty foot equivalent units) annually.
• Boundary Bay Airport‘s industrially zoned land is being rapidly developed by aircraft-related businesses and product distribution companies.
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 16 10-09-22 4:33 PM Delta Tax Rates 2010 Rates are applicable to the total taxable assessed value of land and improvements unless otherwise stated .
Drainage Levy Municipal Levy Other Levies * Total Levy (charged on land only) Residential: North Delta 3.5499 2.4040 5.9539 0.2708 Ladner 3.4754 2.4040 5.8794 0.2708 South Delta 3.5013 2.4040 5.9053 0.2708 Annacis 3.5499 2.4040 5.9539 0.1030 Utility: North Delta 41.5055 17.8269 59.3324 3.1662 Ladner 40.6344 17.8269 58.4613 3.1662 South Delta 40.9373 17.8269 58.7642 3.1662 Annacis 41.5055 17.8269 59.3324 1.2043 Major Industrial (Non-Port Properties): ** North Delta 30.6569 6.4319 37.0888 2.3386 Ladner 30.0135 6.4319 36.4454 2.3386 South Delta 30.2372 6.4319 36.6691 2.3386 Annacis 30.6569 6.4319 37.0888 0.8895 Light Industrial: North Delta 10.7970 5.8266 16.6236 0.8236 Ladner 10.5704 5.8266 16.3970 0.8236 South Delta 10.6491 5.8266 16.4757 0.8236 Annacis 10.7970 5.8266 16.6236 0.3133 Business: North Delta 10.7970 t8.8482 19.6452 0.8236 Ladner 10.5704 8.8482 19.4186 0.8236 South Delta 10.6491 8.8482 19.4973 0.8236 Annacis 10.7970 8.8482 19.6452 0.3133 Recreation: North Delta 6.8315 3.9468 10.7783 0.5211 Ladner 6.6881 3.9468 10.6349 0.5211 South Delta 6.7379 3.9468 10.6847 0.5211 Farm: North Delta 16.5993 7.2874 23.8867 1.2663 Ladner 16.2510 7.2874 23.5384 1.2663 South Delta 16.3721 7.2874 23.6595 1.2663 * Includes School, Greater Vancouver Regional District, TransLink, BC Assessment and Municipal Finance Authority ** Major Industrial (Eligible Port Properties) are subject to a municipal tax rate cap of $27.50 for existing investments and $22.50 for new investments.
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 17 10-09-22 4:33 PM Transportation Delta is well connected and easy to get around.
Delta is centrally located within the Lower Mainland with excellent transportation links to the region, North America and Pacific Rim by road, rail, air and sea.
Road • Highway 99 runs south to the United States and north to Richmond and the Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver, and up to Whistler. Air • Highway 17 and the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal link • Vancouver International Airport (YVR): located Delta to Vancouver Island and U.S. markets. just 20 minutes from Delta, YVR is a world-class air passenger, transportation and cargo terminal • Highway 91 links Delta to local communities to the serviced daily by all major international airlines. north, and to major Canadian destinations to the east. • Boundary Bay Airport has great development • The South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) is a new multi- potential. The airport is a regional facility for light lane highway connecting Deltaport to the Trans Canada aircraft and centre of flight training excellence. Highway. It will significantly reduce truck traffic on local and regional roads and provide for the efficient and Sea timely movement of goods to and from the port. Delta is easily accessible by water. Our deep-sea ports • The Corporation of Delta is committed to continued provide a variety of gateways from the sea to North improvements of roadways and highways to ensure American and Pacific Rim destinations via intermodal rail efficient movement of goods and commuters. and road networks. In addition, the Fraser River facilitates Rail local and intermodal movement of goods as evidenced by the Fraser Port Authority’s Car Terminal on Annacis Five major rail companies – B.C. Rail, Burlington Northern Island. Finally, the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal is the major Santa Fe Railway, Southern Rail, Canadian Pacific Railway and commercial transportation link to Vancouver Island, the Canadian National Railway – operate in Delta. The B.C. Rail Gulf Islands and Northern British Columbia. corridor is being expanded to handle additional rail traffic from Deltaport. As well, five new overpasses are being constructed to allow for the freer movement of goods. The rail network provides service to all major industrial areas of Delta, and to major destinations in North America.
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 18 10-09-22 4:33 PM Local government supports business and protects the environment.
Canada has three levels of government: the Federal government oversees issues of national and international interest, the Provincial government has jurisdiction over key services, such as health care, education and infrastructure, and local governments, such as the Corporation of Delta, serve the local residents and business community.
Front row: Cllr Anne Peterson, Mayor Lois E. Jackson, Cllr Heather King Back row: Cllrs Scott Hamilton, Robert Campbell and Bruce McDonald
We’re at your service. The Corporation of Delta assists those businesses already located in Delta, and works with organizations of all sizes and types to locate, expand or start a business, or develop a project here.
For more information, contact the Corporation of Delta’s Chief Administrative Office at:
Tel: (604) 946-3212 Fax: (604) 946-3864 Email: [email protected]
www.corp.delta.bc.ca
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CorpDeltaCommProfile2010.indd 19 10-09-22 4:33 PM The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, British Columbia Canada V4K 3E2 Tel: (604) 946-4141 Fax: (604) 946-3390 www.corp.delta.bc.ca
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