THE City of Delta has released a detailed design proposal for the Chisholm Street Wharf and is inviting the community to provide comments. At the June 23 Regular Meeting, Delta Council directed staff to move forward with engagement with the public to confirm that the updated plan reflects the community’s vision for the Wharf.

The updated design incorporates ideas and input shared by more than 150 participants during last year’s initial engagement. Based on the feedback received, the concept has been refined to create a welcoming, year-round destination with flexible gathering spaces for events and community use.

“We heard a great deal of excitement from the community during our first round of engagement, along with some thoughtful suggestions,” said Delta Mayor George V. Harvie. “This updated design reflects the feedback we received, and we’re now asking residents to take a final look and let us know their thoughts on the design.”

Key features of the proposed design include flexible gathering spaces with movable and feature seating, stepped seating areas that encourage social connection, shaded seating and misting areas to provide relief during warmer months, lighting that adds a level of safety and ambiance while minimizing light pollution, and natural landscaping along the dike pathway to maintain strong ties to the Fraser River, and a fully accessible Wharf with durable concrete paving around the perimeter, ensuring safe and easy access for everyone.

Residents are encouraged to get involved in the following ways:

• Review the updated design at letstalk.delta.ca/Ladner-Village
• Complete the feedback form on the project page by Friday, July 11, 2025
• Join us in person at a pop-up event at the Wharf to connect with City staff. The first 50 participants will receive free ice cream, served by local business, Cookie’s Ice Cream:
  • Location: Chisholm Street Wharf (4857 Chisholm Street)
  • Date: Saturday, July 5
  • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Chisholm Street Wharf is one of seven projects in the Ladner Village Revitalization Action Plan endorsed by Delta Council in 2024. To support this initiative, $4.5 million in funding has been allocated to upgrade the Wharf. The vision is to improve public access to the waterfront, create a safe and engaging space for community use, and celebrate the area’s connection to its natural surroundings.

Residents can read the Council Report and the Community Engagement Report here.

To learn more about the Chisholm Street Wharf project, visit letstalk.delta.ca/Ladner-Village.